Gagging in dental radiography.
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.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005683:Gagging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D012018:Reflex