• Apexification of dens evaginatus in a mandibular premolar : a case report 

  Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Buchanan, Glynn Dale (Wiley, 2023-05)

  Dens evaginatus (DE) is an uncommon anomaly affecting mandibular premolars, frequently requiring endodontic intervention. This report documents the treatment of an immature mandibular premolar presenting with DE. Early ...
• Management of a permanent lateral incisor with a talon cusp and immature apex : a case report 

  Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Potgieter, Nicoline; Vorster, Martin (Wiley, 2024-01)

  This case report focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of a maxillary lateral incisor affected by a talon cusp, a rare developmental dental anomaly. The case presented with irreversible pulpitis and an immature apex. ...
• Investigation of mandibular second molar root and canal morphology in a Black South African population using cone-beam computed tomography and two classification systems 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Fabris-Rotelli, Inger Nicolette; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Uys, Andre (Nihon University School of Dentistry, 2023)

  PURPOSE : To investigate the root and canal morphology of mandibular second molars, including anatomical variations, in a Black South African population using two classification systems. METHODS : Cone-beam computed ...
• Errors in clinical diagnosis : a narrative review 

  Vally, Zunaid Ismail; Khammissa, Razia Abdool Gafaar; Feller, Gal; Ballyram, Raoul; Beetge, Mia-Michaela; Feller, Liviu (Sage, 2023-08)

  Diagnostic errors are often caused by cognitive biases and sometimes by other cognitive errors, which are driven by factors specific to clinicians, patients, diseases, and health care systems. An experienced clinician ...
• The effect of different access cavity designs in combination with WaveOne Gold and TruNatomy instrumentation on remaining dentin thickness and volume 

  Vorster, Martin; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Markou, George (Elsevier, 2023-01)

  INTRODUCTION : The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare 2 different access cavity designs in combination with 2 popular single-file preparation systems to see which combination preserves dentin, more specifically ...
• A cone-beam computed tomography study of canalis sinuosus and its accessory canals in a South African population 

  Beckenstrater, Michael A.; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Smit, Chane; Buchanan, Glynn Dale (Springer, 2024)

  OBJECTIVES : Canalis sinuosus (CS) is a clinically relevant structure in the anterior maxilla. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of CS and its accessory canals (ACs) in the South African ...
• Race in health research : considerations for researchers and research ethics committees 

  Van Staden, Werdie; Nienaber, A.; Rossouw, T.; Turner, A.C. (Astrid); Filmalter, Cecilia Jacoba; Nel, Jan Gert; Bapela, S.; Beetge, Mia-Michaela; Blumenthal, Ryan; Castelyn, Camille De Villebois; De Witt-Jordaan, T.W. (Wilma); Dlagnekova, Antonia; Kotze, Carla; Mangwane, S.; Napoles, Lizeka; Somers, R.; Sykes, Leanne M.; Van Zyl, W.B.; Venter, Marietjie; Uys, Andre; Warren, Nichola (South African Medical Association, 2023-04)

  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 ...
• Root and canal morphology of the permanent anterior dentition in a Black South African population using cone-beam computed tomography and two classification systems 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Fabris-Rotelli, Inger Nicolette; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Uys, Andre (Nihon University School of Dentistry, 2022-10)

  PURPOSE : This study investigated the root and canal morphology of the permanent anterior dentition in a Black South African population. METHODS : In total 2,343 permanent anterior teeth were evaluated using cone-beam ...
• The effect of different molar access cavity designs on root canal shaping times using rotation and reciprocation instruments in mandibular first molars 

  Vorster, Martin; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Markou, George (Elsevier, 2022-07)

  INTRODUCTION : The aim was to compare the glide path and final preparation times of WaveOne Gold and TruNatomy in conjunction with two different endodontic access cavity designs in extracted human molar teeth. METHODS : ...
• Comparing obturation quality and preparation times of different pulpectomy preparation techniques in primary molars – an In vitro study 

  Middleton, Ilana (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate and compare obturation quality and preparation times after root canal shaping between manual, rotary and reciprocating files during pulpectomy treatment in primary molars. ...
• Effect of different endodontic access cavity designs in combination with WaveOne Gold and TruNatomy on the fracture resistance of mandibular first molars : a nonlinear finite element analysis 

  Vorster, Martin; Gravett, Dewald Zane; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Markou, George (Elsevier, 2023-05)

  INTRODUCTION : This study evaluated the effect of traditional and conservative endodontic access cavity designs in combination with WaveOne Gold and TruNatomy instrumentation systems on the fracture resistance of mandibular ...
• Root and canal morphology of maxillary second molars in a Black South African subpopulation using cone-beam computed tomography and two classifications 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Fabris-Rotelli, Inger Nicolette; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Uys, Andre (Wiley, 2023-09)

  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 ...
• Resolution of a large periapical lesion in an immature maxillary lateral incisor with the aid of triple antibiotic paste 

  Potgieter, Nicoline; Buchanan, Glynn Dale (South African Dental Association, 2021-11)

  INTRODUCTION : Apexification procedures are frequently performed on immature permanent teeth with incomplete root formation, open apices and necrotic pulp status with or without peri-apical lesions in order to induce a ...
• Macrodontia and dens invaginatus - review of the literature and a case report 

  Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Potgieter, Nicoline; Moelich, Nadine; Vally, Zunaid Ismail (South African Dental Association, 2021-03)

  Disturbances in histodifferentiation and morphodifferentiation may include genetic or environmental factors. These disturbances often lead to dental anomalies. This paper reviews the aetiology, clinical and radiographic ...
• Factors influencing apical debris extrusion during endodontic treatment 

  Predin Djuric, Natasa; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Vally, Zunaid Ismail (South African Dental Association, 2021-02)

  The primary cause of a periapical inflammatory lesion is intra-radicular microbial infection. Prevention and elimination of apical periodontitis is achieved through successful endodontic treatment. Endodontic treatment is ...
• A comparison of failure rates and canal preparation times between WaveOne Gold and One Curve file systems with and without glide path preparation in simulated canals 

  Pillay, Maheshan; Vorster, Martin; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus (South African Dental Association, 2021-06)

  INTRODUCTION : The aim of this study was to compare the failure rate and canal preparation times of the Primary WaveOne Gold file (Dentsply Sirona, Ballaigues, Switzerland) with the One Curve file (Micro Méga, Besançon, ...
• A debt repaid? A case of an unusual foreign body found in the nasal cavity 

  Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Musson, C.G.; Uys, Andre; Buchanan, Glynn Dale (Wiley, 2021-02)

  The appearance of nasal foreign bodies is well reported in children but hardly ever seen in adults. These objects are often easily identified and removed. This report documents an unusual case of a bank note lodged in the ...
• Should South Africa train specialist endodontists? A cross-sectional online survey 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Tredoux, Sheree; Vorster, Martin; Warren, Nichola; Van der Vyfer, Peet J. (Medknow Publications, 2021-09)

  INTRODUCTION: Endodontics as an independent dental specialty exists in many regions worldwide, with training programs established in both developed and developing countries. Endodontic specialty training is, however, currently ...
• Double gemination or fusion of a permanent mandibular second molar : a case report 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Tredoux, Sheree; Schouwstra, Ciska-Mari; Nel, Chane; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin (Quintessence Publishing Company, 2021)

  Gemination and fusion are developmental conditions affecting the shape of teeth in both primary and permanent dentition. A 12-year-old girl presented for clinical assessment and the examination revealed an unusually shaped ...
• 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. ...

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