[Prosthodontics technological processes and results of risk profiling].

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.