Efficacy of Low-level Laser Acupuncture and Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation on Gag Reflex on Children

Efficacy of Low-level Laser Acupuncture and Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation on Gag Reflex on Children During Taking Dental Impression

the aim of the current study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the laser acupuncture in comparison to the electroacupuncure for controlling gag reflex in children

the study will select children who are suffering from gag reflex that can affect their dental appointments negatively. they will be diagnosed then randomly distributed to one of the 3 groups of the study gag reflex and anxiety will be measured before and after the intervention then the results will be compared.

Inclusion Criteria:

• children free of any systemic disease or special health care needs
• children with score 2 or 3 according to the frankle behavioral rating scale
• a full arch maxillary alginate impression is needed
• moderate to severe gagging according to the gagging severity index
• written informed consent of the legal guardian

Exclusion Criteria:

• children taking anti-emetic drugs
• children sensitive to alginate