Title of article :
Gag Reflex: No More A Gag To A Dentist The Behavioral Techniques, Pharmacological Techniques, Acupressure and Acupuncture in Controlling the Gag Reflex - A Review
Author/Authors :
Shriprasad, S RKDF Dental College and research centre - Department of Prosthodontics, India , Shilpashree, HS KDF Dental College andresearch centre - Department Of Oral Medicine and Radiology, USA
Abstract :
Gagging in dental patients can be disruptive to dental treatment and may be a barrier to a patient care, preventing the provision of treatment and the wearing of prostheses. Many management techniques have been described to control the gagging. This article reviews the literature on various management strategies described to prevent and control the gagging
Keywords :
acupressure , acupuncture , gag reflex , hypnosis , systematic desensitization
Journal title :
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
Journal title :
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
