A Survey of Hand Anthropometry and Biomechanical Measurements of Dentistry Students in Turkey. Issue 6 (6th June 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cakit, Erman; Durgun, Behice; Cetik, Oya; Yoldas, Oguz
• Is Part Of: Human factors and ergonomics in manufacturing and service industries. Volume 24:Issue 6(2014:Nov./Dec.)
• Page Start: 739
• Page End: 753
• Publication Date: 2012-06-06
• Subjects: Computer integrated manufacturing systems -- Periodicals; Human engineering -- Periodicals; 620.8205
• DOI: 10.1002/hfm.20401
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1090-8471

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>The objectives of this study were 1) to determine various hand dimensions and biomechanics measurements for Turkish dentistry students, 2) to evaluate the differences between males and females and between the right and left hand, and 3) to compare these data with similar data for other populations (Thai, Indian, Malaysian, British, Jordanian, Nigerian, Mexican, Bangladesh, and Vietnamese). The present study was undertaken to generate hand anthropometric and biomechanics data of 92 male and 73 female students studying at dentistry faculty. Sixty‐seven anthropometric and 26 biomechanics measurements were taken in both hands. The means, standard deviations, and percentile values were tabulated and compared with other populations. The results suggest that the Turkish female fingers are thinner than those of other females except Indians, and that the Turkish male fingers are wider than those of the other males. Furthermore, the results also suggest that the Turkish female strength in handgripping is greater than that of other females except British females, and the Turkish male handgrip strength is greater than that of other males except Americans. This study provides insights about Turkish hand dimensions and biomechanics; it can be a basis for future studies and the design of dental tools meant for the Turkish market. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.</p> </abstract>