Aviation Dentistry: Effect Of Microgravity On Teeth And Oral Cavity- A Review

Research Article
Thara Bhavani M.S
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2017.0806.0334
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Aviation, Dentistry, microgravity, Teeth, Oral cavity
Abstract: 

Aviation dentistry is an emerging science which studies the impact of flying on the status of teeth. The main purpose is to understand how flying affects dental health and to prevent disorders associated with changes in atmospheric pressure. As the number of air crew members have increased from past decades, aviation dentistry has attained importance since it deals with maintaining the good oral health of the air passengers. The aim of this paper is about the role of aviation dentistry and effect of microgravity on teeth and oral cavity.