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    Gagging and Management

    By Sakshi Madhok, Gaurav Singh

    Abstract: One of the challenging situations where prosthodontists skills and knowledge are put to test is management of a patient with pronounced gag reflex. A disruptive hypersensitive gag reflex is stressful, frustrating and embarrassing both for the patient and for the dentist. It proves to be barrier in delivering adequate and quality dental treatment. Gag reflex is a complex, physiologic protective phenomenon designed to protect the upper airway and the oropharynx. …

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 38–44 Read article

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    Combating Gag Reflex in an Edentulous Patient Using Glossopharyngeal Nerve Block: A Case Report

    By Sakshi Madhok, Gaurav Singh, Geeta Rajput

    Abstract: Gagging, though a normal defensive reflex mechanism many a times prove to be a barrier in context of delivering adequate dental care and quality dental treatment. Gagging episodes interrupt dental procedures, and managing such a patient requires much concern, skill and a strategic approach on part of the dentist. Severe gagging episodes may even lead to avoidance or postponement of dental care. This article describes the management of an edentulous …

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 34–37 Read article

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    Impressions in Fixed Partial Dentures: A Review

    By Sakshi Madhok, Geeta Rajput, Abhinav Gupta

    Abstract: Flawless impression is the most critical of simplicities in indirect restorative dentistry. Pre-requisite for successful fixed partial denture is an accurate three dimensional facsimile of the prepared teeth. Knowledge of various impression techniques, nature and behavioral properties of the available impression materials is mandatory for a good impression. Today the techniques and materials exceed our needs in terms of accuracy and properties. Yet, a flawed and imperfect impression is not …

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 23–32 Read article

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    Thermoplastic Resins: A Novel Approach to Removable Partial Dentures

    By Sakshi Madhok, Y.K. Pahariya, K.R. Khande

    Abstract: Behind all complexities in the world stand simple solutions. In the present era of fixed prosthetic dentistry cast partial dentures are still being used owing to the anatomical and biomechanical constraints in the oral cavity. The difficulties encountered by patients with cast partial denture are an age old saga. The common problems are unaesthetic appearance of the clasp, rigidity of denture base resin, unavoidable tooth preparation, weight of the prosthesis, …

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 3–8 Read article

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