A Simple Technique to Manage Gag Reflex.

anxiety dentistry. gagging eye massager gagging impression tray

Journal

Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Feb 2023
Historique:
accepted: 23 02 2023
medline: 30 3 2023
entrez: 29 3 2023
pubmed: 30 3 2023
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Gagging poses a clinical difficulty to the dentist in all facets of therapy, from diagnostic techniques to active treatment. Various treatment methods to manage the gagging include behavioral techniques, acupressure, acupuncture, hypnosis, systemic desensitization, and pharmacological techniques. This article presents a straightforward method for getting rid of the gag reflex using an eye massager. Eye massagers can help reduce the stress and anxiety associated with dental procedures by providing an effective alternative to traditional methods. This technique can be a valuable aid in making short dental procedures more comfortable and successful.

Identifiants

pubmed: 36987489
doi: 10.7759/cureus.35403
pmc: PMC10040145
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Pagination

e35403

Informations de copyright

Copyright © 2023, Colvenkar et al.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Auteurs

Shreya Colvenkar (S)

Department of Prosthodontics, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Sangareddy, IND.

Bhuvaneshwari Kalmath (B)

Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Sangareddy, IND.

Vishnu Priya Cherukuri (VP)

Department of Orthodontics, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Sangareddy, IND.

Jayasri Vanapalli (J)

Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Sangareddy, IND.

Sri Varsha Tirukovalur (SV)

Department of Prosthodontics, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Sangareddy, IND.

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