Gag reflex management in dental practice: a bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2025.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The gag reflex is a common challenge in dental practice, often causing discomfort and leading to treatment avoidance, especially during procedures like taking dental impressions. Although both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments are utilized to manage the gag reflex, current evidence supporting the routine use of these interventions is limited, highlighting the need for further research. To optimize gag reflex management and identify future research trends through a bibliometric analysis.

Methods

Data from eligible studies were extracted through a comprehensive search and various analyses, including descriptive bibliometric, citation, keyword, and thematic analyses. Group comparisons were made between Asian and non-Asian groups to assess the differe

SUBMITTER: Gan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12504200 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature