Journal of Aeronautic Dentistry

Aerosinusitis, also called barosinusitis, sinus squeeze or sinus barotrauma is a painful inflammation and sometimes bleeding of the membrane of the paranasal sinus cavities, normally the frontal sinus. It is caused by a difference in air pressures inside and outside the cavities. Most cases occur in scuba divers and fliers, and is easily diagnosed when presented to physicians immediately after exposure.On the other hand, the problem may remain undiagnosed when the history fails to relate the symptoms to exposure to environmental pressure changes or if the focus is on other etiologies.This paper reviwed the sign and symptoms , diagnosis of barosinusitis

Key words- Barosinusitis, flying, pressure 

Good dental health is an essential ingredient of the aeronautic dentistry. Mission requirements dictate that flying personnel receive optimal dental care. The importance of close liaison between the flight surgeon\'s office and the dental treatment facility cannot be overemphasized. The flight surgeon should be aware of all aircrew personnel who are undergoing dental treatment. The flight surgeon must be notified when drugs or medications are administered to, or prescribed for, the aircrew member. This paper reviewed the duties of aeronautic dentist in space mission.

Key words: Aeronautic dentistry, dentist, space mission 

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