Space and aeronautical dentistry: A review
Journal Title: IP Indian Journal of Conservative and Endodontics - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Human beings are not just limited to moon today but are trying their level best to reach Mars and even beyond Microgravity conditions can have various physiological implications on the astronauts general as well as dental health Aeronautical dentistry is a newly recognized dental specialty concerning the application of dentistry to aeronautical environment This article highlights the physiological changes in human body exposed to microgravity and radiation as well as prevention diagnosis and management of dental emergencies which can arise during space mission Keywords Aeronautical Barodontalgia Dentistry Microgravity
Authors and Affiliations
Parul Bansal, Vineeta Nikhil, Sanan Ali, Preeti Mishra, Rajendra Bharatiya
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- DOI 10.18231/2456-8953.2018.0016
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