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Gagging.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21894827     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Gagging is a protective reflex to stop unwanted entry into the mouth and oropharynx. Some people have a reduced or absent reflex, while others have a pronounced one. Pronounced gag reflexes can compromise all aspects of dentistry, from the diagnostic procedures of examination and radiography to any form of active treatment. In some patients with marked gagging reflexes, it can lead to avoidance of treatment. Many techniques have been described that attempt to overcome this problem, and a variety of management strategies is necessary to aid the delivery of dental care. This is a review of the etiology of gagging problems, clinical assessment, and their classification and categorization prior to clinical treatment. It discusses as well methods for managing patients with gag reflexes during dental treatment.
Authors:
Satheesh Kumar; Preeti Satheesh; Ravindra C Savadi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The New York state dental journal     Volume:  77     ISSN:  0028-7571     ISO Abbreviation:  N Y State Dent J     Publication Date:    2011 Jun-Jul
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-09-07     Completed Date:  2011-09-20     Revised Date:  2011-10-27    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0414634     Medline TA:  N Y State Dent J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  22-7     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
Affiliation:
drkssk@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acupuncture Points
Dentist-Patient Relations
Desensitization, Psychologic
Gagging* / drug effects,  physiology,  prevention & control
Humans
Palate, Soft / surgery
Relaxation Therapy
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Comment In:
N Y State Dent J. 2011 Aug-Sep;77(5):12; author reply 12   [PMID:  22029111 ]

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