Scuba (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus) diving is widely practiced across the world for recreational and occupational purposes. Scuba diving-related injuries in the head and neck are extremely common due to pressure fluctuations
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and constant jaw clenching.
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They include disorders of the ears, nose, sinuses and orofacial structures like temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, facial muscle fatigue, nerve baroparesis, mouth dryness, and dental pain or injury.
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The diving mouthpiece may also be a vector for herpes complex virus