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Class II barodontalgia: Review and report of a case

Karl Woodmansey, DDS, FAGD

 

Abstract:
  

Barodontalgia is a rarely reported condition involving changes in ambient pressure resulting in tooth pain. According to Ferjentsik and Aker, Class II barodontalgia is observed in teeth that have pre-existing pulpal disease and an ultimate diagnosis of irreversible pulpitis. This article describes a case of Class II barodontalgia that was experienced on a commercial airline flight and reviews current knowledge regarding this phenomenon, including proposed etiologic mechanisms.

Received: February 1, 2008
Accepted: March 24, 2008
 
 
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