The Use of Magnification and Work Posture in Dentistry – A Literature Review
D. Wajngarten *
Araraquara Dental School, UNESP - Univ Estadual Paulista, Araraquara, Expedicionários do Brasil St, 1789, Centro - Araraquara, Zip code: 14.801-360, São Paulo, Brazil.
P. P. N. S. Garcia
Araraquara Dental School, UNESP - Univ Estadual Paulista, Araraquara, Humaitá St, 1680, Centro - Araraquara, Zip code: 14.801-903, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Abstract
Background: Loupes represent a type of magnification and their use can promote higher quality on dental treatment. Besides those advantages magnification can be beneficial for musculoskeletal health maintenance on dental professionals.
Aim: This study intends to review the literature in order to verify what has been studied regarding the influence of magnification on work posture of dentists.
Methods: 41 manuscripts were collected and only complete articles available in English, addressing magnification loupes in general Dentistry, were included (n=28).
Conclusion: Magnification contributes to the maintenance of ergonomic work posture in dentistry, once these lenses bring the operatory field closer to professional.
Keywords: Magnification loupes, ergonomic, dentistry, work posture