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ACUPRESSURE: UNORTHODOX THERAPY FOR GAGCASE SERIES Part-1


Dr. Abhimanyu Rohmetra* , Dr.Ragni Tandon , Dr.Ankita Jaiswal, Dr.Ishita ,
Page No. 7-11


Abstract

Gagging is a normal defense mechanism which prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea,
pharynx or larynx1.An exaggerated gag reflex is a known hindrance to dental procedures 2. In such
cases, any therapeutic procedure will be clinically challenging, both for the dentist who is unable to
perform quality work, and for the patient who is unable to overcome the sensation, thus rendering
the procedure difficult, even impossible3. Gagging-related problems accounted for approximately
20% of dental avoidance cases4. Two main categories of gagging patients have been identified:
namely the somatogenic group and the psychogenic group5,6. Acupressure/acupuncture7,8,9is an
efficient, methodical and coherent non invasive Interventions other than behavioural and
pharmacological method.
Key words: Gag Reflex , Acupressure, Acupuncture.


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