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