Author/Authors :
Ramazani، Mohsen نويسنده Department of Endodontics, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran Ramazani, Mohsen , Zarenejad، Nafiseh نويسنده Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School, Babol University of e Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran , , Parirokh، Masoud نويسنده Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran , , Zahedpasha، Samir Samir نويسنده Dental Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran Zahedpasha, Samir Samir
Abstract :
In endodontics, severe involuntary gagging can have a severe impact on treatment procedure. There are many ways to ease the gag reflex, one of which is hypnosis. A 34-year-old male was referred for root canal treatment of a molar tooth. He had not received any dental treatments for the past nine years due to fear of severe gag reflex. Three hypnotic sessions based upon eye fixation, progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery techniques were spent for psychosomatic management. The gag reflex was controlled to a normal level, and all needed dental treatments including root canal therapy and restoration were performed successfully. This report shows that hypnosis can control gag reflex for dental treatments.
