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Barodontalgia

Smita Govila* , Smita Govila* , Vivek Govila** , Satya Gupta*** , Sharmistha Vijay****

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Indian Journal of Dental Education 9(2):p 109-112, Apr-Jun 2016. | DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijde.0974.6099.9216.7

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 Aviation dentistry is a science that deals with diagnosis, prevention, treatment, of conditions that are associated with oral cavity and maxillofacial area and their impact on people who travel, or on aircrew members. With the advancement of the airline industry in all areas, dentists should pay special attention to frequent flyers, due to change of pressure inflight, that cause different types of orofacial discomfort and pain. This article provides information for the dental practitioner where special considerations have to be made when planning periodontal, restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic and surgical treatment to an aircrew patient. Proper diagnosis and treatment should be carried out before these conditions lead to serious complications to maxillofacial areas.

Keywords: Aviation Dentistry; High Altitude; Barodontalgia; Barotraumas; Odontocrexis.

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