ReviewJournal of dentistry (Shiraz, Iran)2023
An Overview about New Methods in Management of Gag Reflex during Dental Treatment: A Systematic Review.
Review in Journal of dentistry (Shiraz, Iran), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 7 citations in OpenAlex.
- Gag reflex management in dental practice: a bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2025.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of a play-based distraction technique in reducing gag reflex during intraoral periapical radiography in children: a randomised crossover trial.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Trial
- Comparative effects of three mucoadhesive gels containing lidocaine, zinc acetate, and tannic acid on the gag reflex of dental patients: a randomized double-blind clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2024Trial
- Quercus persica lozenges versus placebo for reducing gag reflex severity in adult dental patients: a randomized double-blind controlled trial.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Article
- Clinical Outcomes of Low-Dose Intranasal Midazolam for Severe Gag Reflex in Endodontic Patients: A Retrospective Case Series Study.Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre · 2026Article
- Role of photobiomodulation in controlling the gag reflex during posterior tooth extraction, a pilot case series.Lasers in medical science · 2026Article
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- Psychological interventions for gagging: Implications for dental practice.Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric DentistryArticle
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Abstract
Statement of the Problem: Management of gag reflex is a challenging process during many dental treatments. Various studies have been carried out to evaluate different pharmacological and non-pharmacological techniques to control gagging. Purpose: The aim of this study is to review the available evidence on methods proposed for managing the gag reflex. Materials and Method: This systematic review adheres to the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. A comprehensive search was conducted in English and Persian based on articles published from 2015 to 2022 (February) in PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Web of Science, Google Scholar, ISC and SID. All studies were first screened based on their title and abstract. The quality assessment of articles was carried out by two independent authors. Then, risk of bias evaluation was conducted according to Cochrane parameters. Results: In total, 1704 studies were identified via search. After reviewing title and abstract, 16 studies found eligible based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Following quality and risk of bias assessment, 9 studies included in the systematic review. Conclusion: Based on the finding of this review, distraction techniques, nitrous oxide, and low-level laser therapy were found effective in management of gag reflex. The dentist should consider gag reflex management based on the type of dental treatment, gag severity, patient's age, and available capabilities.
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