The possible association between the types of soft palate and gag reflex: a preliminary study

Objective: whether gag reflex, a common problem encountered during dental procedures, is associated with the different types of soft palate has not been addressed so far. This preliminary study sought to assess potential association between and reflex. Material Methods: one hundred patients were recruited. The type was determined. Subjective (self-reported) reflex recorded based on many questions past experience 0-6 VAS. Objective assessment done using maneuvers where posterior part tongue touched by mirror, taking impression for upper arch. subjective objective statistically tested. Results: there 53 (53%), 33 (33%) 14 (14%) participants class I, II III palate, respectively. A significant found in response items (P= 0.039), more prominent among females 0.009). Concerning assessment, no associations males. Meanwhile suffered and/or actual gagging upon (P = 0.001). Conclusion: this illustrated an its severity (more specifically III) than KEYWORDS Gag reflex; Soft palate; Dental materials; Prosthodontics; Restorative dentistry.