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Unique challenges in naval military dentistry

Divers are regularly exposed to a unique and changing environment that dentists must consider when treating such patients. This review focuses around two case studies encountered in naval dentistry: (i) diving barotrauma (pressure-induced injury related to an air space); and (ii) scuba diving mouthpiece-related oral conditions. Each condition is described by its effect on the oral cavity and in particular the teeth. Then we generally review the latest literature on the different effects of scuba diving on the diver’s head, face and oral regions and emphasize methods of dental disease prevention, diagnostic tools and treatment guidelines.

10.22462/05.06.2022.11