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Open Journal of Dentistry and Oral Medicine(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 3(2), pp. 35 - 38
DOI: 10.13189/ojdom.2015.030201
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Barodontalgia: Etiology, Features and Prevention
Prajna V. Kini 1, Vinod Rakesh Jathanna 2,*, Ramya V. Jathanna 3, Karthik Shetty 2
1 Oral Medicine and Radiology, Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
2 Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences (Manipal University), Mangalore
3 Department of Orthodontics, SDM Dental College, Dharwad
ABSTRACT
Barodontalgia is a symptom that reflects a flare up of preexisting sub clinical oral disease. Deep sea divers, Aircrew members and passengers are at increased risk of experiencing barodontalgia due to exposure to increased air pressure. It is important for dentists to understand the etiology and features of barodontalgia in order to prevent it. This article reviews the literature regarding barodontalgia, its etiology, features, and prevention.
KEYWORDS
Barodontalgia, Tooth Pain, Barotrauma
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Prajna V. Kini , Vinod Rakesh Jathanna , Ramya V. Jathanna , Karthik Shetty , "Barodontalgia: Etiology, Features and Prevention," Open Journal of Dentistry and Oral Medicine(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 35 - 38, 2015. DOI: 10.13189/ojdom.2015.030201.
(b). APA Format:
Prajna V. Kini , Vinod Rakesh Jathanna , Ramya V. Jathanna , Karthik Shetty (2015). Barodontalgia: Etiology, Features and Prevention. Open Journal of Dentistry and Oral Medicine(CEASE PUBLICATION), 3(2), 35 - 38. DOI: 10.13189/ojdom.2015.030201.