Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry (Jan 2013)

Proprioceptive derivation concept-Implications in dentistry

  • Ajay Bhambhal,
  • Poonam Dubey,
  • Vrinda Saxena,
  • G Shanthi,
  • Amit S Thakur,
  • Sonal Kothari,
  • Garima Bhambhani

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 3
pp. 85 – 88

Abstract

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Dentists and dental students often assume awkward physical positions while providing treatment to (a) get a better view of the intraoral cavity; (b) provide a more comfortable position for the patient; and/or (c) operate equipment and reach for instruments and supplies. Posture isn′t the only concern. New technologies and changes aims to give the dentist new concepts to give greater comfort and better health. This review emphasizes on a new technology: proprioceptive derivation concept.Proprioceptive derivation concept helps dentists to discover new ways of positioning themselves, and working comfortably and effectively, which makes it possible for dentists to adopt a more neutral, less awkward working posture.

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