World at work: Dental laboratory technicians
N Torbica and S Krstev
Occup Environ Med 2006 63: 145-148.
N Torbica and S Krstev
Occup Environ Med 2006 63: 145-148.
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- [view video] - Video clip 1: Operation of grinding plaster casts. The plaster dust is almost completely trapped by the presence of water on the grinding surface, but the noise levels are substantial. There is also exposure to hand/arm vibration.
- [view video] - Video clip 2: Preparation of metal framework for porcelain bonding. During this operation dental technicians are exposed to metal alloy dust, local vibration, and noise, and there is the potential for eye injuries.
- [view video] - Video clip 3: Polishing methacrylate surfaces of dental prosthesis. This step in prosthesis manufacture generates methacrylate polymer dust, local vibration, and high levels of noise.
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