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Gag reflex control through acupuncture: a case series.

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  • 1Section of Orthodontics, Department of Surgical, Oncology and Stomatologic Sciences, University of Palermo, , Palermo, Sicily, Italy.

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Acupuncture significantly reduced the gag reflex in dental patients undergoing impressions. This traditional Chinese medicine technique offers a promising solution for managing gagging during dental procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Acupuncture Research

Background:

  • Dental patients frequently experience gagging, deterring them from seeking necessary treatment.
  • Acupuncture has shown potential in alleviating gag reflex in preliminary studies.
  • The gag reflex presents a significant challenge in dental impression procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of acupuncture in reducing the gag reflex during dental impressions.
  • To quantify the impact of acupuncture on gagging sensation in patients.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty patients (19-80 years) with a history of gag reflex were included.
  • Dental alginate impressions (upper and lower) were taken both with and without prior acupuncture.

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  • Patients self-assessed gagging severity using a visual analogue scale (VAS) post-impression.

    • Main Results:

    • Acupuncture led to a statistically significant reduction (p<0.05) in gag reflex scores.
    • Upper impression gag scores decreased from 6.8 to 1.1.
    • Lower impression gag scores decreased from 5.45 to 0.4.

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    • Acupuncture appears to be an effective method for managing gag reflex in dental settings.
    • The findings support acupuncture as a potential treatment for gagging during dental work.
    • Further research is warranted to confirm these results and explore clinical applications.