Barodontalgia.
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.
Central Dental Clinic and The Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, Medical Corps, Israel Defense Forces, Jerusalem, Israel. yzadik@gmail.com
Yehuda
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Zadik
D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D001274:Atmospheric Pressure; D001469:Barotrauma / Q000150:complications* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000150:complications; D004242:Diving / Q000009:adverse effects; D004430:Ear Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D010031:Otitis / Q000150:complications; D014098:Toothache / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control