Background The gag reflex is an involuntary defence mechanism to protect the pharynx and
throat from foreign objects. Gagging is a common problem encountered during dental …

Purpose To systematically evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of intraoral radiographs and
evidence supporting the indications for taking of intraoral radiographs in children in the …

Aim To compare the effect of low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) on postoperative pain after
single‐visit root canal retreatment on mandibular molars. Methodology This randomized …

The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of laser acupuncture and intravascular
laser irradiation of blood (ILIB) for managing anxiety in pediatric dentistry. Eighty-four …

Purpose Laser acupuncture, a non-invasive variant of acupuncture, has been proven
effective in the medical and dental fields. Hence, the present study aims to determine the …

The biomodulatory potential of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has prompted investigations of
different outcomes in health. One line of research is the stimulation of acupuncture points for …

Aim The aims were to determine the prevalence of gagging in children in the dental setting,
detect any association between gagging and dental fear in that setting, and determine if the …

Background This study aimed to compare the effects of three mucoadhesive gels containing
lidocaine, zinc acetate, and tannic acid on the gag reflex of dental patients. Methods This …

Background No studies assessing the association between gagging and dental fear are
available in pediatric samples. Aim To assess the psychometric properties of the Greek …

The objective of implementing newer techniques in dentistry is to overcome the
shortcomings of traditional ones. Dentistry, being a dynamic field, is always on the lookout …