Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 4 different commercially
available instrument handle designs (A. 16 grams and 12.7 mm diameter, B. 23 grams and …

Purpose. This study was conducted to determine the effects of 5 different finger rest
positions: opposite arch, standard intraoral, basic extraoral, cross arch, and finger on finger …

Background In comparison with people in other occupations, dentists and dental hygienists
are at increased risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders, including carpal …

Purpose: Many dental hygienists experience musculoskeletal pain during the course of their
careers, often as a result of the sustained grips on instruments and repetitive movements …

Purpose. Ergonomic studies suggest that the commonly used pinch grasp, held in a static
position, is a contributing factor for dental Hygienists' development of work-related …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the postural and muscular demands placed on the
shoulders and neck of dental hygienists when performing a simulated manual scaling task …

Work-related upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders, including carpal tunnel syndrome,
are prevalent among dentists and dental hygienists. An important risk factor for developing …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if differences existed in range of wrist
movements and scaling time efficiency of dental hygienists using a rotating ultrasonic insert …

Physical workload was recorded by electromyography, inclinometry and goniometry for
twelve female dental hygienists during authentic work. Their work was, in relation to other …

Purpose: To evaluate the ergonomics and efficacy of five instruments used in dentistry for
scaling and root planing. Methods: This experimental study with a comparative cross …