A Simple Step-by-Step Technique for the Management of Gagging in Edentulous Patient

Colvenkar, Shreya; Reddy, Varalakshmi Ballur Narayana; Thotapalli, Suman; Rani, Koppunoor Deepa; Bharadwaj, Sneha V.

doi:10.7759/cureus.24423

Cited by 4 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 10 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In both cases, we were able to successfully control the gag reflex and perform dental treatments without complications. Various treatments are available for severe gag reflex [ 8 , 9 ]. This reflex can be suppressed using behavioral techniques and relaxing music.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ultrasound-Guided Selective Glossopharyngeal Nerve Block for Severe Gag Reflex During Dental Treatment: A Report of Two Cases

Kojima,

Oiwa

2024

Cureus

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The ultrasound-guided selective glossopharyngeal nerve block (UGSGNB) has been developed as an approach to overcome the drawbacks of the conventional glossopharyngeal nerve block. The UGSGNB may be performed when a gag reflex occurs during dental treatment. Case 1 involved a 67-year-old man with a medical history of cervical spondylosis and dilated cardiomyopathy. Dental treatment with conscious sedation and the UGSGNB was performed three times. Case 2 involved a 25-year-old woman who was scheduled for dental treatment under general anesthesia because of dental phobia and gagging. Because the patient experienced severe tooth pain and desired urgent treatment, anesthesia was induced with intravenous sedation and the UGSGNB. In both cases, treatments were completed without intraoperative gagging or any complications. Our observations indicate that the UGSGNB can suppress the gag reflex during dental treatment; it may allow surgeons to avoid inducing general anesthesia and deep sedation in patients with a severe gag reflex.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ultrasound-Guided Selective Glossopharyngeal Nerve Block for Severe Gag Reflex During Dental Treatment: A Report of Two Cases

Kojima,

Oiwa

2024

Cureus

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…There are several methods that have been suggested to help manage this reflex, such as acupressure [ 2 ], acupuncture [ 3 ], hypnosis [ 4 ], a virtual reality headset [ 5 ], an eye mask with music [ 6 ], desensitization exercises [ 4 ], and cognitive-behavioral therapy [ 7 ]. The diagnosis of the cause, not only the symptoms, is necessary for proper care.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Simple Technique to Manage Gag Reflex

Colvenkar¹,

Kalmath²,

Cherukuri³

et al. 2023

Cureus

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

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.

show abstract

Effectiveness of two visual‐pedagogical methods for toothbrushing skills in autistic children: A randomized clinical trial

Gharavi,

Salem,

Adabdokht

et al. 2024

Special Care in Dentistry

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

AimThis study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two visual pedagogy methods, video modeling and educational posters, on improving tooth‐brushing autonomy in 10–12‐year‐old children with mild autism.MethodsSixty‐four autistic children were randomly assigned to either the video or poster groups using the Rand function in Excel. Toothbrushing skills were divided into five stages: preparation, buccal, occlusal, lingual surfaces, and the end. These five stages comprised a total of 20 steps, with each step scored from 1 (not done at all) to 5 (done independently). The final score was calculated by averaging the scores of the five stages. The FONES method of toothbrushing was used for training. Follow‐up assessments were conducted after 1 and 3 months. The data were analyzed using SPSS V26, including t‐tests, Mann–Whitney U tests, and repeated‐measures ANOVA.ResultsAfter 3 months, there were significant improvements in autonomy scores for both groups, with the video group showing greater benefits (4.37 ± 0.43) compared to the poster group (4.11 ± 0.49) (p = .03), with an effect size of η2 = .07.ConclusionBoth video and poster methods were effective in improving tooth‐brushing skills, but video modeling was associated with a higher total autonomy score.

show abstract

A Simple Step-by-Step Technique for the Management of Gagging in Edentulous Patient

Cited by 4 publications

References 10 publications

Ultrasound-Guided Selective Glossopharyngeal Nerve Block for Severe Gag Reflex During Dental Treatment: A Report of Two Cases

Ultrasound-Guided Selective Glossopharyngeal Nerve Block for Severe Gag Reflex During Dental Treatment: A Report of Two Cases

A Simple Technique to Manage Gag Reflex

Effectiveness of two visual‐pedagogical methods for toothbrushing skills in autistic children: A randomized clinical trial

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About