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Space Travel's Toll on Teeth: The Microgravity Perspective
Richa Wadhawan, Laishram Memory Devi, Ritesh Gupta, Abhimanyu Kumar, Abhijeet Kumar, Yashvardhan Shrivastava,
Satyendra Singh Gurjar
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Space presents unique challenges to astronaut health, including in the oro-facial region, due to microgravity and radiation exposure. These conditions affect saliva production, microbial balance, and oral hygiene, increasing the risk of dental issues like caries, periodontal diseases, and discomfort. A comprehensive dental care approach is essential for astronauts' well-being during prolonged missions. This review paper explores space's impact on oral health, addressing challenges faced by astronauts, current dental practices in space, and strategies for maintaining oral health during prolonged missions. It emphasizes the importance of understanding microgravity's effects on physiology in advancing space exploration and also examines orthodontic tooth movement in reduced gravity environments and discusses potential challenges and solutions for dental health in space.
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