What Researchers Did
This study presented a case of a patient experiencing severe tooth pain during an airplane flight and reviewed the causes and management of barodontalgia.
What They Found
A patient developed severe pain in a restored tooth during a flight, which persisted after landing, and was found to have a periapical radiolucency. Pain relief was achieved only after endodontic treatment. The paper also investigated the causes and management of barodontalgia, advising patients to complete dental procedures before exposure to pressure changes.
Canadian Relevance
While this study is not Canadian, it addresses barodontalgia, a condition that can affect individuals undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which is used in Canada for Health Canada-recognised indications like decompression sickness.
Study Limitations
As a case report, this study describes only one patient's experience and does not provide broad statistical evidence or generalizable findings.