Effect of a Novel Adaptive Handle Design on the Ergonomic Performance of Periodontal Curettes in Dental Hygienists with and without Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Pilot Clinical Study

(1) Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), discomfort, fatigue, pain, and other acute and chronic work-related injuries are common among dental clinicians. Hand instruments constitute a primary risk factor for these conditions. The overall goal of this study was to compare in dental hygienist...

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Main Authors: Cherie Wink, Susan Meishan Yang, Ali A. Habib, Kairong Lin, Thair Takesh, Petra Wilder-Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-08-01
Series:Dentistry Journal
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/12/8/253