Dentist's hand symptoms and high-frequency vibration.
The paper discusses characteristics of mechanical vibration as well as the mechanisms of vibration syndrome. Analysis of the relationship between the high-frequency vibration and the typical symptoms in the hands of the dentists is presented. Suggestions have been offered on how to limit exposure to vibration in the hands of dentists
Szymanska
J
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Instytut Medycyny Wsi, Jaczewskiego 2, P.O.Box 185, 20-950 Lublin, Poland.
D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D003813:Dentistry; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000503:physiopathology; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014732:Vibration / Q000009:adverse effects*