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View article: An Anatomic Study of the Lingual Nerve and Associated Branches
An Anatomic Study of the Lingual Nerve and Associated Branches Open
Objectives The aim of the study was to investigate the course and anatomy of the lingual nerve (LN) to minimize the risk of iatrogenic damage during dental procedures. Material and Methods The LN was dissected in 25 cadavers (dentulous and…
View article: Radiologic Specific Growth Rate of Ameloblastomas: A Clinicopathological Correlation
Radiologic Specific Growth Rate of Ameloblastomas: A Clinicopathological Correlation Open
Background The study aimed to assess the radiologic‐specific growth rate of ameloblastomas, evaluating potential associations with demographics, radiologic features, histopathologic variants and proliferation indices. The results of this s…
View article: A Retrospective Radiologic Analysis of the Treatment Outcomes of Ameloblastomas
A Retrospective Radiologic Analysis of the Treatment Outcomes of Ameloblastomas Open
Introduction The current study reviewed the postoperative radiologic findings of 156 cases of ameloblastoma diagnosed at a tertiary institution in South Africa. Methods Histologically diagnosed cases of ameloblastomas between 2012 and 2022…
View article: Classification of cases of pre-eruptive intra-coronal resorption
Classification of cases of pre-eruptive intra-coronal resorption Open
Introduction Resorption mechanisms triggered in teeth can lead to lesions, especially in instances of impacted dentition. Evidence of these lesions can be detected via radiographic imaging and are often classified as pre-eruptive intra-cor…
View article: Clinicoradiologic features of ameloblastomas: A single‐centre study of 155 cases
Clinicoradiologic features of ameloblastomas: A single‐centre study of 155 cases Open
Background The purpose of the current study was to report on the clinical presentation and radiologic features of 155 cases of ameloblastoma (AB), representing a detailed, large, single‐centre radiologic study. Methods Histologically confi…
View article: Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva Open
Key Clinical Message Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a progressively debilitating condition associated with significant morbidity caused by heterotopic ossification. Recognition of the early signs of hallux valgus and painful soft…
View article: A Tailored and Transdisciplinary Approach to Cochlear Implants
A Tailored and Transdisciplinary Approach to Cochlear Implants Open
Non-auditory stimulation (NAS) is a potential complication in cochlear implants (CIs) that can impact both the effectiveness of sound transmission and the quality of life for users. This issue can often be mitigated through remedial CI dev…
View article: Maxillofacial Radiology 205
Maxillofacial Radiology 205 Open
A 13-year-old male patient presented with a painless expansile swelling of the anterior mandible. Radiographic examination showed a unilocular radiolucent lesion resulting in bony expansion and teeth displacement (Figure 1). The lesion was…
View article: Updates on Hearing Loss and its Rehabilitation
Updates on Hearing Loss and its Rehabilitation Open
This book provides a comprehensive overview of hearing loss and its rehabilitation. It contains valuable contributions from experts organized into two sections on hearing loss and its etiology and management, and precision medicine. This b…
View article: The radiologic progression of ameloblastomas
The radiologic progression of ameloblastomas Open
This study aimed to raise awareness of the importance of the timeous management of patients with AB by highlighting the detrimental effects of delayed treatment.
View article: Race in health research: Considerations for researchers and research ethics committees
Race in health research: Considerations for researchers and research ethics committees Open
This article provides ethical guidance on using race in health research as a variable or in defining the study population. To this end, a plain, non-exhaustive checklist is provided for researchers and research ethics committees, preceded …
View article: Establishing standards for Yonsei point in a White South African population for the treatment of gummy smile
Establishing standards for Yonsei point in a White South African population for the treatment of gummy smile Open
Introduction The purpose of this study is to establish the efficacy of Yonsei point in the treatment of a gummy smile in a White South African population. The accurate surface anatomy criteria in relation to the underlying musculature for …
View article: Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva Open
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a rare condition with an estimated prevalence of one in two million individuals. The condition is characterised by widespread heterotrophic ossification of skeletal muscles and ligaments. We report …
View article: Investigation of mandibular second molar root and canal morphology in a Black South African population using cone-beam computed tomography and two classification systems
Investigation of mandibular second molar root and canal morphology in a Black South African population using cone-beam computed tomography and two classification systems Open
In this population, mandibular second molar teeth exhibited diverse morphology, which would have clinical significance for endodontic practitioners. The Ahmed et al. classification provided a better description than the Vertucci classifica…
View article: Root and canal morphology of maxillary second molars in a Black South African subpopulation using cone‐beam computed tomography and two classifications
Root and canal morphology of maxillary second molars in a Black South African subpopulation using cone‐beam computed tomography and two classifications Open
This study investigated the root and canal morphology of maxillary second molars in a Black South African population using high‐resolution cone‐beam computed tomography. In total, 386 maxillary second molar teeth were evaluated and describ…
View article: Internal carotid artery calcifications in a South African population: A <scp>CBCT</scp> imaging study
Internal carotid artery calcifications in a South African population: A <span>CBCT</span> imaging study Open
Background Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally and account for 25,000 deaths annually in South Africa. Both medial and intimal located intracranial internal carotid artery (iICA) calcifications are associated with stroke. …
View article: Maxillofacial Radiology 196
Maxillofacial Radiology 196 Open
A healthy,12-year-old female patient, presented with an anterior open bite requesting orthodontic treatment. A panoramic radiograph was requested for treatment planning (Figure 1). An incidental finding of well-defined multilocular radiolu…
View article: Root and canal morphology of the permanent anterior dentition in a Black South African population using cone-beam computed tomography and two classification systems
Root and canal morphology of the permanent anterior dentition in a Black South African population using cone-beam computed tomography and two classification systems Open
The permanent anterior teeth of this population exhibited exclusively single roots and diverse internal characteristics. Clinicians should be aware of anatomical variations, particularly in mandibular incisors, as these may result in adver…
View article: A study of mandibular premolar root and canal morphology in a Black South African population using cone-beam computed tomography and two classification systems
A study of mandibular premolar root and canal morphology in a Black South African population using cone-beam computed tomography and two classification systems Open
Diverse mandibular premolar root and canal morphology was observed in the studied population. Clinicians must be aware of common morphological features as well as possible anatomical variations in mandibular premolars, as failure to treat …
View article: Evaluation of radiation awareness among oral health care providers in South Africa
Evaluation of radiation awareness among oral health care providers in South Africa Open
The aim of this study was to assess the awareness of oral health care providers and dental students regarding radiation safety, protection and legislation pertaining to dental radiography in South Africa. An online questionnaire consisting…
View article: Dental images - Their use and abuse
Dental images - Their use and abuse Open
Patients' exposure to medical and dental radiographic examination has increased over the years,1 with dental X-ray procedures now accounting for almost one-third of all radiographic examinations.2 Although they only contribute 2-4% towards…
View article: Lip height estimation in a southern African sample
Lip height estimation in a southern African sample Open
INTRODUCTION: The South African Police Service frequently relies on craniofacial approximation and superimposition to assist in identifying unknown deceased individuals. Standards to estimate lip height are however limited. Findings from t…
View article: The 'Digital Access Divide' at a South African Dental School - A cross-sectional study - Part 1
The 'Digital Access Divide' at a South African Dental School - A cross-sectional study - Part 1 Open
This study sought to investigate the digital divide, from an access perspective, of dental students at the University of Pretoria. Second to final year students (n= 218 (87.2% response rate) completed a custom-designed survey at the end of…
View article: Dental students' self-perceived competency and usage of the internet for learning and evaluation purposes - Part 2
Dental students' self-perceived competency and usage of the internet for learning and evaluation purposes - Part 2 Open
Many dental lecturers are moving away from providing hand-out notes to their students and are rather opting for posting lecture material and tutorials on the internet using the various university platforms such as clickUP. At the same time…
View article: Complications of head and neck radiotherapy: A dental perspective
Complications of head and neck radiotherapy: A dental perspective Open
For the treatment of head and neck cancers radiotherapy is frequently and successfully performed by medical specialists. However, a number of complications may occur following such therapy. Many of these complications are diagnosed and tre…
View article: Fragmentary tooth root development: biological and forensic dental implications
Fragmentary tooth root development: biological and forensic dental implications Open
Recent findings indicate that there could be continued
\nroot development after the successful surgical removal
\nof an impacted tooth. The paper provides a brief review
\nof normal root development, emphasizing the chain of
\nreciprocal e…