• Comparison of apical debris extrusion using clockwise and counter-clockwise single-file reciprocation of rotary and reciprocating systems 

  Predin Djuric, Natasa; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Vally, Zunaid Ismail (Wiley, 2021-12)

  The aim was to evaluate apical debris extrusion produced by a single-file system used in counter-clockwise reciprocation and compare it to rotary single-file systems used in clockwise rotation and clockwise reciprocation. ...
• Mandibular first and second premolars with challenging root canal anatomy - Part 1 : Review of the literature 

  Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Jonker, C.H. (South African Dental Association, 2020-04)

  Mandibular premolars can be one of the most difficult teeth to treat endodontically because of the variations in root canal anatomy. According to England, Hartwell and Lance,3 variation in root canal anatomy is one ...
• Mandibular first and second premolars with challenging root canal anatomy - Part 2 : Endodontic management 

  Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Jonker, C.H.; Vorster, Martin (South African Dental Association, 2020-04)

  In Part 1 of this article the authors give a literature review focussed on the complexity and variation in the anatomy of mandibular premolars. In Part 2 of this series the authors, by means of clinical case studies, will ...
• Sterilisation and single-use of endodontic files - a short report 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Tredoux, Sheree; Warren, Nichola (South African Dental Association, 2020-05)

  INTRODUCTION : In many countries, endodontic files continue to be sterilised and reused in multiple clinical cases as the alternative of single-use of these instruments is avoided due to financial reasons. METHODS : A ...
• Root canal preparation with reciprocating instruments - a literature review and clinical application 

  Victor, Christiaan; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Vally, Zunaid Ismail (South African Dental Association, 2020-10)

  It is well described that the presence of microbial flora in the pulp space of the tooth, and the inability of the immune system to remove these pathogens, are the major sources of peri-apical and radicular inflammation. 1 ...
• Comparison of forward and reverse single-file reciprocation for root canal instrumentation in curved mandibular molar canals - a micro-CT analysis 

  Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Paleker, Farzana; Vally, Zunaid Ismail (South African Dental Association, 2020-05)

  To compare (i) canal centering ability and transportation of Primary WaveOne Gold in combination with WaveOne Gold Glider with ProTaper Next X2 in combination with ProGlider using Micro-CT, and (ii) difference in final ...
• A combined therapeutic approach to treating a challenging case of Dens invaginatus 

  Jonker, Casper H.; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Arnold, Samantha; Wood, Neil H. (South African Dental Association, 2020-03)

  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES : Dens Invaginatus is a rare dental anomaly. The case presentation illustrates a combined endodontic and surgical approach of a maxillary lateral incisor that presented with a Type III Dens ...
• Calcific metamorphosis - a review of literature and clinical management 

  Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Jonker, C.H.; Potgieter, Nicoline (South African Dental Association, 2020-07)

  Calcific metamorphosis (CM) or pulp canal obliteration is a common occurrence following concussion and subluxation injuries. Although the exact mechanism by which the canal obliterates is unknown, it is believed to be ...
• Root and canal configurations of mandibular first molars in a South African subpopulation 

  Tredoux, Sheree; Warren, Nichola; Buchanan, Glynn Dale (Nihon University School of Dentistry, 2021-05)

  PURPOSE: This study investigated root number and canal configurations, including morphological variations, of mandibular first molars in a subpopulation of South Africans. METHODS: Two calibrated examiners retrospectively ...
• Fracture of endodontic instruments - Part 1 : Literature review on factors that influence instrument breakage 

  Pillay, Maheshan; Vorster, Martin; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus (South African Dental Association, 2020-11)

  No abstract available.
• Modern considerations when approaching fractured endodontic instruments - Part 2 : A review of the literature and clinical techniques 

  Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Jonker, Casper H. (South African Dental Association, 2020-11)

  Once root canal treatment is considered, the treating clinicians must be aware of the real possibility that complications and unforeseen accidents can occur during any stage of the treatment. Complications and accidents ...
• A survey of South African maxillofacial & oral surgeon opinions regarding the academic education in the field of cleft lip/palate and craniofacial deformities 

  Ghabrial, Emad; Butow, Kurt-Wilhelm (South African Dental Association, 2020-06)
• Allergic contact dermatitis from resin‑modified glass ionomers 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Tredoux, Sheree; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin (Medknow Publications, 2019-05)

  Monomers in a variety of dental materials may cause allergic contact dermatitis. While resin materials have been implicated in the onset of this condition, there is a paucity of evidence linking the condition to the ...
• Endodontic treatment of dentin dysplasia type I D 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Tredoux, Sheree; Nel, Chane; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin (Wiley, 2021-08)

  Dentin dysplasia (DD) Type I is a developmental condition affecting dentin, inherited in an autosomal‐dominant pattern or occurring due to a new mutation. Whilst the crowns of DD Type I affected teeth appear clinically ...
• Errors in root canal preparation : a review of the literature and clinical case reports 

  Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Farzana Martin; De Wet, Francois A. (South African Dental Association, 2019-06)

  Chemo-mechanical preparation and the removal of infected dentine in order to eliminate microorganisms and avoid apical periodontitis remain the main objectives in endodontic treatment. Mechanical preparation of the ...
• Glide path preparation in endodontics : case report and a literature review of available materials and techniques 

  Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Paleker, Farzana; De Wet, Francois A. (South African Dental Association, 2019-04)

  Maintaining a smooth, reproducible, glide path when successive files are used is an important characteristic of proper root canal preparation. Glide path enlargement allows for safer, more effective canal shaping ...
• Minimally invasive management of a labial talon cusp : clinical review and case report 

  Potgieter, Nicoline; Davidson, Christy Lana; Middleton, I. (South African Dental Association, 2019)

  This case report presents the management of a rare occurrence of a labial talon cusp on a permanent maxillary lateral incisor. The buccal projection was reduced with a minimally invasive approach, with the aim of ...
• Endodontic management of an unidentified foreign body in a maxillary central incisor of a HIV-positive patient 

  Jonker, C.H.; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus (South African Dental Association, 2019)

  The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been a focal point of investigation over the last few years. Consideration of endodontic treatment in an HIV-positive patient needs a calculated approach as the choice of materials ...
• Root and canal configurations of maxillary premolars in a South African subpopulation using cone beam computed tomography and two classification systems 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Tredoux, Sheree; Vally, Zunaid Ismail (Nihon University School of Dentistry, 2020)

  This cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) study aimed to describe the maxillary premolar anatomy of a South African subpopulation using two classification systems. A total of 601 premolars were evaluated. For each tooth, ...
• Endodontic trends by South African Dental Association members : an online survey 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Tredoux, Sheree; Bhayat, Ahmed (Medknow Publications, 2019)

  AIM: The aim of the study is to determine the techniques and materials used by South African dental practitioners who perform endodontic treatment in private practice and evaluate their compliance to the 2006 European ...

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