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  • Reconstruction of an extensive midfacial defect using additive manufacturing techniques 
    Fernandes, N.A. (Nelson Alexander); Van den Heever, Jacobus; Hoogendijk, Christiaan Frederik; Botha, Sarel; Booysen, Gerrie; Els, Johan (Wiley, 2016-10)
    Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours are extremely rare tumours arising in peripheral nerves. Only 17 cases involving the trigeminal nerve have ever been reported. These tumours have a very poor prognosis and very ...
  • 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 ...
  • The scope of maxillofacial prosthodontics 
    Van den Heever, J.H.; Sykes, Leanne M.; Du Plessis, F. (South African Dental Association, 2012-11)
    Oral cancer may affect up to 275 000 new patients per year worldwide. Many of these will be disfigured by the destruction of tissue within the face and head area. Maxillofacial prosthodontics can play a vital role in ...
  • Statistical terms Part 1 : The meaning of the MEAN, and other statistical terms commonly used in medical research 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Gani, Fatima; Vally, Zunaid Ismail (South African Dental Association, 2016-07)
    No abstract available.
  • Statistical terms Part 2 : Principles of research study design : understanding the options, indications and limitations 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Gani, Fatima; Dullabh, Hemant D. (South African Dental Association, 2016-08)
    Consider this proposed study. AIM: This cohort case study will use a causal, cross sectional design, based on historical records, to explore and describe the long-term, sequential effects of eating. HO: This study will ...
  • Students’ vulnerability in educational research 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Dullabh, Hemant D. (South African Dental Association, 2012-06)
    Dental teaching institutions in South Africa recently implemented “learner-centred” curricula and expected educators to alter their teaching styles accordingly, but perhaps without providing adequate training in this ...
  • To pen or to probe prescribing versus treating, how to decide 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Evans, William G.; Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Warren, Nichola; Fernandes, N.A. (Nelson Alexander) (South African Dental Association, 2018-02)
    The question of wellness was explored in Part 15 of this series, based on the definition of health proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO). However that description is now over 70 years old and does not fully ...
  • Treatment versus research : Part 5 : Bridging the boundaries 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Dullabh, Hemant D.; Brandt, Paul Dieter; Evans, Paul (South African Dental Association, 2016-11)
    For clinicians wishing to embark on research, the obvious choice may be to use their large patient pool, already at their disposal. Gathering information from old files and records is relatively easy and harmless, as ...
  • Upholding parameters of care in a service-provision constrained time period 
    Sykes, Leanne M. (South African Dental Association, 2020-10)
    Advances in technology necessitate constant changes in all aspects of medical education and patient care. This requires educators and clinicians to merge traditional practices with new innovations, materials and techniques. ...
  • Yes, you can say no 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Crafford, Elmine; Fortuin, Alwyn (South African Dental Association, 2020-05)
    Quality dental care begins with determining the patient’s understanding of the dental treatment, their expectations, attaining all the diagnostic information and compiling a treatment plan best suited to each individual.1 ...