Year : 2018

Volume : Volume 8

Issue : Issue 3

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Dr. Tarun Kumar Singh.
drtarunkumarsingh@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  The gag reflex is a complex physiologic phenomenon. The problem compromises the quality of dental treatment and is a barrier to optimal patient care. A hypersensitive gagging reflex often prevents the dentist from carrying out critical procedures or causes them to be performed at a less than satisfactory level. The technique or techniques used should be dictated by the cause or causes involved. If organic disturbances, anatomic anomalies, or bio mechanical inadequacies of the existing prosthesis are not key causes the services of trained specialists are needed to help with behavioural management of the problem. A review of management of patients follows and includes strategies to assist clinicians. This paper reviews normal gag reflex, and factors that may be associated with aetiology of gagging and the role of different methods to manage gagging in Prosthodontics.

Keywords: Gagging, Marble Technique, Gag Reflex, Prosthodontic Management.