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Author(s):  
Rawen Smirani ◽  
Raphaël Devillard ◽  
Marie-Elise Truchetet


2009 ◽  
Vol os16 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert G Jagger ◽  
Chand A Shah ◽  
Indika D Weerapperuma ◽  
Daryll C Jagger

Aim To assess the prevalence of orofacial complications associated with SCUBA (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus) diving. Main outcome measures were prevalence of orofacial pain and odontocrexis. Method Two hundred divers at four dive centres on the north-east coast of Australia were asked to complete a questionnaire that requested information regarding diving experience and facial pain and dental symptoms experienced during diving. Results One hundred and twenty-five completed questionnaires were returned (63% response rate). The prevalence of reported orofacial pain was 44%. Twenty-one per cent reported toothache, 27% sinus pain, 16% jaw pain, and 12% other pain. The prevalence of odontocrexis was less than 1%. Less than 1% had lost a filling when diving. No divers reported a crown or bridge being dislodged during diving. Conclusion Among those who returned questionnaires, orofacial pain in divers was common and odontocrexis was rare.



1992 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.M. McCarthy ◽  
J.R. Skillings




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