Table 2 Depiction of all categories with the respective work stages, their definition and the respective duration
From: Restricted posture in dentistry – a kinematic analysis of orthodontists
Category | Sub-activities | Definition |
|---|---|---|
Treatment | impressions | Taking an impression of the patient (teeth) |
consultation | Case discussion of two doctors on patients | |
Mini Implant | Insertion of a mini implant | |
archwire/elastic change | Replacement of archwire/elastics | |
photo | Case documentation with the camera | |
craft activities | Generic term for operations that do not fall into the above activities | |
removable appliance | Insertion/control of removable appliances | |
conservative dentistry | Cosmetic restorative filling (dental work) | |
fixed appliance | Bonding/separation/repair of fixed appliances (mostly multibracket appliance) | |
palpation | Palpation of the muscles of the face/temporomandibular joints of the patient | |
break | Short breaks during treatment | |
prophylaxis | Cleaning of teeth and brushing training | |
splint | Insertion/control of occlusal appliance (splint) | |
medical examination | First time/control examination of a patient | |
angle piece/ultrasound | Usage of angle piece/ultrasound handpiece during the treatment | |
Office | file | Inspection of records (Findings/Dental Model/X-ray image) |
Office work | Data entry into patient record/PC Work | |
model analysis | Analysis and design of the treatment plan using dental casts/X-ray images | |
phone call | Phone conversations | |
Other activities | meeting | Medical meetings |
conversation | Discussions with patients and staff as solitary activities | |
hygiene | Hygiene (washing/disinfecting hands, putting on gloves/mouth protection) | |
Taking up/putting down of instruments | Take instruments from a drawer/store within and also before/after treatment | |
laboratory | Any laboratory work | |
walk | Covering distances |