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Barodontalgia during hyperbaric oxygen therapy of an 8-year-old male: A case report

ABSTRACT

Öçbe M, Sümen SG, Altun BD, Dumlu A. Barodontalgia during hyperbaric oxygen therapy of an 8-year-old male: A case report. Undersea Hyperb Med. 2024 First Quarter; 51(1):47-51.

Barodontalgia, barometric pressure-induced dental pain, may occur during hyperbaric oxygen
(HBO2) therapy due to pressure changes. This case report presents an 8-year-old male patient with barodontalgia. The patient declared a severe toothache during HBO2 therapy. The diving medicine specialist referred the patient to the dental clinician immediately. On clinical examination, the pain was thought to be caused by caries lesions of the deciduous teeth in the left maxillary molar region. Tooth extraction was suggested. After extraction, the patient continued hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions without any pain. The patient was recommended for an intraoral and radiographic examination session one week after the extraction. In conclusion, caries lesions and faulty restorations should be examined before hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions. Even though barodontalgia is a rare phenomenon, dental examination is essential to avoid these kinds of pain-related complications. All carious lesions and defective restorations must be treated, if necessary. Removal of faulty restorations and management of inflammation as part of the treatment is suggested before exposure to pressure changes.

Keywords: barodontalgia; dental pain; diving medicine; hyperbaric oxygen therapy; tooth decay

DOI:10.22462/620