Challenges in dentistry at high altitude

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Author Details : Abhishek Palta, Maria Gulrez, Palak Agrawal, Drishti Palwankar, Vrinda Vats, Akshat Sachdeva*

Volume : 14, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 6-10

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.adr.2024.002

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Abstract

Elevated levels of oxidative stresses at higher altitudes can result in numerous adverse health-related events that have been observed most commonly in individuals who are routine flyers, airline crew members and pilots. Pathophysiological processes occurring at high altitudes also can lead to serious effects on oral health. Since much is yet to be known about this subject, this aspect is often neglected. Aviation dentistry as a whole comprises the evaluation, principles of prevention, treatment of diseases, disorders or conditions related to the oral cavity and adjoining areas or adjacent and associated structures and the impact they cause on people who travel or on aircrew members. It also deals with certain flight restrictions that maybe needed. Dental professionals should be aware of the various oral hazards and ways to prevent or treat them. The present review focuses on the various aspects of aviation dentistry and the different ways by which a dentist can contribute in the prevention of oral diseases at higher altitudes.

Keywords: Aviation Dentistry, Barodontalgia, Challenges, High Altitude, Oral Health

How to cite : Palta A, Gulrez M, Agrawal P, Palwankar D, Vats V, Sachdeva A, Challenges in dentistry at high altitude. Arch Dent Res 2024;14(1):6-10

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