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Barodontalgia Among Aircrew and Divers.

Idan Nakdimon, Yehuda Zadik

Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance

|January 24, 2019

Summary

Barodontalgia, or dental pain from pressure changes, affects 8.2% of divers and aircrews. Divers and civilians experience higher rates, highlighting the need for dental care in aviation and diving safety.

Area of Science:

Aviation Medicine
Dental Medicine
Baromedical Research

Background:

Barodontalgia, pain caused by barometric pressure changes, poses a risk to diving and flight safety.
Previous reports indicate varying rates of barodontalgia among different populations exposed to pressure fluctuations.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and analyze the incidence of barodontalgia in military and civilian divers and aircrews.
To compare barodontalgia rates based on occupation (diving vs. flying), affiliation (military vs. civilian), and aircraft type (pressurized vs. non-pressurized).

Main Methods:

A systematic review and data analysis of 4894 aircrew and diver cases from existing literature.
Statistical comparison using the Chi-squared test to evaluate differences in barodontalgia rates between groups.

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Analysis of rates concerning flight vs. diving, military vs. civilian status, and aircraft pressurization.

Main Results:

Overall, 402 out of 4894 individuals (8.2%) reported experiencing barodontalgia.
Divers (9.8%) had a higher incidence than aircrews (5.8%).
Civilian scuba divers (12.8%) and aircrews (6.5%) showed higher rates than their military counterparts (7.3% and 5.4%, respectively).
Barodontalgia was more prevalent in pressurized aircraft (7.3%) compared to non-pressurized (3.2%).

Conclusions:

Greater barometric pressure variations in diving contribute to higher barodontalgia rates compared to flying.
Pressurized cabins may increase barodontalgia risk due to higher internal pressures.
Enhanced oral care and regular dental check-ups likely reduce barodontalgia incidence, particularly in military personnel.