Air Force Flying Physical
Medical Examination Standards
Dental
Flying Classes II and III.
Personnel
wearing orthodontic appliances need not have appliances removed for phys ical
qualification. After consultation with the treating orthodontist, the local
flight surgeon may
qualify
the individual for flying duties if there is no effect on speech or the ability
to wear equip ment with comfort.
Severe
malocclusion which interferes with normal mastication or requires protracted
treatment.
Diseases
of the jaw or associated structures such as cysts, tumors, chronic infections,
and severe periodontal conditions which could interfere with normal mastication,
until adequately treated.
Aircrew
members in Dental Class III or who have a significant dental defect which may
be expected to cause a dental emergency during flight will be grounded. ARC
members are managed JAW paragraph 14.14.1. of this instruction.
Classes I and IA. In addition to the above:
Dental
defects such as carious teeth, malformed teeth, defective restorations, or defec
tive prosthesis, until corrected.
Anticipated
or ongoing treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances.
Information derived from Air Force Instruction 48-23, Current as of Dec 2000.
