Abstract
Although considered rare, dentists may encounter oral pain evoked by a change in barometric pressure, a condition known as barodontalgia (aerodontalgia). The article reviews the epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathogenesis, diagnostic process and differential diagnosis (including facial and dental barotrauma) of this phenomenon. Preventive measures are described as well.
Original language | American English |
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Pages (from-to) | 481-485 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Endodontics |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aviation medicine
- aerospace medicine
- compliance
- decision making
- dental caries
- evidence-based medicine
- military medicine
- patient education
- pulpitis