Mucoadhesive Gels in Controlling Gag Reflex Among Children During Dental Radiographic Examination

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Tannic Acid Mucoadhesive Gel (Topical): A mucoadhesive gel containing tannic acid at a specified concentration is applied topically to the oral mucosa prior to the dental procedure. The gel is intended to reduce gag reflex through its astringent and protein-precipitating properties.

Zinc Acetate Mucoadhesive Gel (Topical): A mucoadhesive gel containing zinc acetate at a specified concentration is applied topically to the oral mucosa before the dental procedure. The formulation is used to evaluate its potential effect in reducing gag reflex.

Lidocaine Gel (Topical): A topical lidocaine gel at an appropriate concentration is applied to the oral mucosa prior to the dental procedure as a standard local anesthetic agent for gag reflex suppression.

Study summary

This randomized clinical trial compares tannic acid-zinc acetate mucoadhesive gel with lidocaine gel for reducing gag reflex in children aged 8-10 years during radiographic dental examination Gag reflex severity and pulse rate will be assessed before and after gel application. The study evaluates the effectiveness of the tested gel as a potential alternative to lidocaine.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Gag reflex severity score using a 5-point Likert faces scale — Immediately after gel application during the dental procedure (single visit)
  Gag reflex severity is assessed using a 5-point Likert faces scale (score range: 0-5), where higher scores indicate greater gag reflex severity, following application of the assigned topical gel during the dental procedure.

Trial sites (1)

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