Research Article
Prevalence of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dentists: Symptoms and Risk Factors
Table 4
Mean RULA scores and action levels based on the type of work.
| Type of work | | Mean score | Action level |
| Surgery | 14 | 9.2 | 4 | Dentures | 13 | 8.4 | 4 | Fixed prosthodontics | 14 | 7 | 3 | Periodontics | 17 | 6.8 | 3 | Reconstructive surgery | 18 | 6.4 | 3 | Endodontics | 14 | 7.5 | 3 | Children | 18 | 5.8 | 3 | Orthodontics | 10 | 5.1 | 3 |
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