2018
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10053-0061
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Addressing the Gag Reflex: A Literature Review

Abstract: Gagging is an involuntary protective reflex. Some patients have an extremely low threshold for the gag reflex. A severe gag reflex can be a big obstacle in certain dental procedures especially during the making of a maxillary impression. Many dental patients avoid going to the dentist because of an abnormally severe gag reflex. Treating such group of patients can be stressful and a time-consuming experience, both for the dentist and for the patient. The main aim of this article is to understand the etiology an… Show more

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“…A part of the population experience such reflexes by the smell, sound, sight, or even the mere concept of the dental treatment procedure.These receptors are found on the region of soft palate or the posterior part of the tongue and are then transmitted to the gag centre in the medulla oblongata by sensory neurons through afferent (toward the brain) nerves. Then, from this centre, motor neurons are transferred to the muscles in the throat that are involved in gagging through efferent (away from the brain) nerve fibres [3].…”
Section: Neurophysiology Of Gag Reflexmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…A part of the population experience such reflexes by the smell, sound, sight, or even the mere concept of the dental treatment procedure.These receptors are found on the region of soft palate or the posterior part of the tongue and are then transmitted to the gag centre in the medulla oblongata by sensory neurons through afferent (toward the brain) nerves. Then, from this centre, motor neurons are transferred to the muscles in the throat that are involved in gagging through efferent (away from the brain) nerve fibres [3].…”
Section: Neurophysiology Of Gag Reflexmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Before making impressions, the hard palate and soft palate, along with the cheeks, tongue and lips were swabbed with topical anaesthetics on the third and fourth visits. Three marbles were instructed to be kept in the patient's mouth thereafter [3,26]. Wilks and Marks et al in 1983 advocated teaching the patient the procedure to swallow with their teeth apart, allowing the tip of their tongue to be more anteriorly placed on the palate causing the muscles to relax, thus minimizing gagging from occurring [27].…”
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“…Interaction with the patient throughout the dental procedure can be really beneficial (Pisulkar et al, 2018). Keeping the patient's mind distracted will give the dentist a head start to accomplish a short dental procedure such as making an impression .…”
Section: • Distraction Techniquementioning
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