INCIDENCE OF LER\DORT IN DENTISTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NANUQUE- MG

Abstract

Present in the daily life of Dentists, Repetitive Strain Injuries (RES) or Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (DORT) are pathologies that affect muscles, tendons, joints and ligaments. The cause comes from the accumulated overload over the times of static work performed, as well as from the use of excess force, often associated with precision. The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence of LER\DORT, pain and the work profile performed in dental professionals in the city of Nanuque-MG. This is an exploratory study, applied, carried out through a case study, with a quantitative approach. A self-administered questionnaire containing objective questions was used in a sample of 14 Dentists, conducted from April to May 2021. It was found that the predominant sex is male and of these, half are in the profession for less than five years. More than 70% feel charged for productivity, a factor that adds to the acquisition of these pathologies. Less than 30% reported having some lesion\dysfunction from work, but only 7.1% were diagnosed precisely with LER\DORT. They feel pain at the beginning, during or end of the day 50%, of these 37.5 feel pain at the end of the day, the other 50% not without pain. 21.4% of the CDs do not pause between visits, 35.7% take the necessary break and 42.9% say they eventually take the necessary pause for body recovery. It is concluded that the quality of life at work, highlighting physical.