Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Pediatric Dentistry
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to investigate the effect of wearing DL on the working posture of pediatric dentists.
Detailed description
In pulpotomy procedures performed with DL in 23 patients and without DL in 23 patients, photographs will taken at a total of 3 times in each patient: at the beginning of the procedure, 15th and 30th minutes. The working postures of the clinicians will analyzed using the Modified-Dental Operator Posture Assessment Instrument (M-DOPAI) method through these photographs.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 8 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* indication for pulpotomy in the mandibular right second primary molar, * 3 (positive)- 4 (definitely positive) according to the Frankl Behavior Scale, * parents volunteered to participate in the study and signed the informed consent form, * did not have any systemic disease or disability.
Exclusion criteria
* contraindication for pulpotomy in the mandibular right second primary molar * 2 (negative)- 1 (definitely negative) according to the Frankl Behavior Scale
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The effect of wearing DL on the working posture with Modified-Dental Operator Posture Assessment Instrument (M-DOPAI) | 3 month |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed