Implementing magnification during pre-clinical training: Effects on procedure quality and working posture

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of magnification on the quality of two pre-clinical procedures, class I cavity preparations and composite resin restorations, and to evaluate the working posture. Methods: This was an experimental laboratory study. The response varia...

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Autores: Pazos, Júlia Margato [UNESP], Wajngarten, Danielle [UNESP], Dovigo, Lívia Nordi [UNESP], Garcia, Patrícia Petromilli Nordi Sasso [UNESP]
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2020
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
Repositorio:Repositório Institucional da UNESP
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.unesp.br:11449/198796
Acceso en línea:http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eje.12517
http://hdl.handle.net/11449/198796
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:ergonomics
magnification
occupational health
restorative procedures
visual acuity
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Sumario:Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of magnification on the quality of two pre-clinical procedures, class I cavity preparations and composite resin restorations, and to evaluate the working posture. Methods: This was an experimental laboratory study. The response variables were the quality of cavity preparations and Class I restorations as well as the working posture adopted during the execution of these procedures. The independent variables were the magnification system under four levels (unaided visualisation, the use of a simple loupe, the use of a Galilean loupe and the use of a Keplerian loupe) and the artificial teeth treated. Class I cavity preparations and restorations (N = 320) were performed using standardised procedures, and the quality achieved was evaluated using pre-established criteria. Working posture was recorded using digital video cameras and was evaluated using the Compliance Assessment of Dental Ergonomic Posture Requirements (CADEP). A two-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) and multiple comparison test were performed (α = 0.05). Results: The quality of cavity preparation did not differ significantly amongst the different magnification systems (P = 0.082). Galilean and Keplerian systems had a positive impact on restoration quality only for the left mandibular first molar (P = 0.04). Higher posture scores were observed when Galilean and Keplerian loupes (P = 0.01) were used, regardless of the tooth being treated. Conclusion: The use of Galilean and Keplerian magnification lenses did not affect the quality of the pre-clinical procedures performed whilst improved the scores of ergonomic posture.