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Case Reports
. 1982 Jun;13(2):141-4.
doi: 10.1016/0005-7916(82)90056-8.

Treatment of an overactive gag reflex: two cases

R K Klepac, G Hauge, J Dowling
Case Reports

Treatment of an overactive gag reflex: two cases

R K Klepac et al. J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry. 1982 Jun.

Abstract

Two cases are presented in which avoidance of dental work was caused by an overactive gag reflex rather than fear. Subjects were able to demonstrate increased control of gagging in the laboratory, and to complete a series of dental visits immediately after treatment and again at 6 or 12 month follow-up. Assessment and treatment strategies which were developed with these subjects are described.

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