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Abstract
The frequency of gagging during full-mouth radiography was evaluated in 478 patients. Gagging was observed in 13% of the patients. The frequency of gagging differed significantly in groups radiographed by trained radiographers and by students (9% and 26%, respectively). Gagging occurred in all regions but most frequently in the maxillary molar area. The technical skill, authority, and self-confidence of the operator were major factors of importance in preventing and suppressing gag reflexes in dental radiography.Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID: 6594663 DOI: 10.1016/0030-4220(84)90043-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol ISSN: 0030-4220