ArticleEuropean archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry2021
Factors associated with gagging during radiographic and intraoral photographic examinations in 4-12-year-old children.
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- The use of interactive distraction technique to manage gagging during impression taking in children: a single-blind, randomised controlled trial.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2021Trial
- Evaluation of the Effect of Benzydamine Hydrochloride on the Intensity of Gag Reflex: A Randomized Single-Blind Clinical Trial.Journal of dentistry (Shiraz, Iran) · 2024Article
- Study Regarding the Optimal Dimension of Intraoral Bitewing Radiographs in Patients with Primary Dentition.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Do preterm-born children and adolescents have greater need for dental care as compared to full term-born controls?BMC oral health · 2022Article
- Gagging and cooperation in 4-12-year-old children over a series of dental appointments.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2021Article
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Abstract
aimsNo studies are available in paediatric samples evaluating gagging during toothbrushing, radiographic and/or intraoral photographic examinations. The aims were to collectively examine potential factors associated with gagging during radiographs and intraoral photographs in 4-12-year-old children.
methodsParents/guardians of 395 children (aged 4-12 years old) completed questionnaires asking about their children's toothbrushing habits. Children completed Greek versions of the Gagging Assessment Scale (GAS) and the Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale (CFSS-DS), while the dentist used the shorter version of the Gagging Problem Assessment (GPA-de-c/SF) to objectively assess gagging. X-ray and Photo Rating Scales were created to evaluate gagging during X-rays and photographs, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between the potential factors and gagging.
results59 of 275 patients (21%) and 56 of 276 patients (20%) who needed X-rays and intraoral photographs, respectively, gagged. Children who gagged during X-rays had significantly higher GAS scores (p = 0.007). Boys, younger children, and those who gagged on GPA-de-c/SF were more likely to gag during X-rays, and children who gagged on GPA-de-c/SF were more likely to gag during photographs. Brushing habits were not related to dental fear or gagging.
conclusionOf the variables which we studied, GPA-de-c/SF most strongly affected the odds of gagging during taking radiographs and/or intraoral photographs.
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