title: [Prosthodontics technological processes and results of risk profiling].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  In prosthodontics laboratories, dental devices and appliances are made to measure, optimized and tested, in particular prostheses, following the design specifications of the dentist.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  He purpose of this study was to learn about and become familiar with the work processes in prosthodontics laboratories and also analyze inconveniences and risks in the laboratory work space.
  
  
  METHODS
  The simple computerized pre-mapping model, the risk profiling method, was used. Repetitive movement evaluation was further analyzed using the multitask OCRA mini-checklist.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Repeated movement risk to the upper limbs was identified during some production processes; chemical and physical pollutants were present as well as problems related to the use of certain equipment.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This by no means exhaustive analysis can be considered as a starting point in creating guidelines in risk evaluation in a sector consisting of small and very small businesses which has so far not been studied in depth.
authors.affiliation: Medico del Lavoro, Ancona. mg@maume.it
authors.forename: Maurizia
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Giambartolomei
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bolognini
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011476:Prosthodontics / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods*