Volume : IV, Issue : V, May - 2015

Barodontalgia : The Dental Distress–An Overview

Dr. Ipsita Maity, Dr. Preeti Goel

Abstract :

 Barodontalgia is the oral (dental or non–dental) pain due to changes in the barometric pressure by altitude variations. It is one of the important clinical entities which present with such overlapping signs and symptoms, that in  normal clinical setup the pain due to barodontalgia goes unnoticed. Barodontalgia is characterized by exposure to a pressure gradient, such  as that experienced by underwater divers, aviation personnel and air travellers. Contemporary classification, prevalence, incidence, features,  etiology, and diagnosis of this entity are presented related to flight and diving conditions.This form of dental pain is generally marked by a  predisposing dental pathology such as acute or chronic periapical infection, caries, deep or failing restorations, residual dental cysts, sinusitis  or a history of recent surgery. The key to avoid barodontalgia is good oral health. Clinicians must pay close attention to areas of dentin exposure, caries, fractured cusps, the integrity of restorations and periapical pathology in those at risk.This review article provides the information  concerning the etiology, pathogenesis and manifestations of barodontalgia, as well as important clinical considerations for its management. 

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Dr. Ipsita Maity, Dr. Preeti Goel Barodontalgia : The Dental Distress–An Overview International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 5 May 2015

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