Comparative efficacy of laser and electroacupuncture on anxiety management and salivary alpha-amylase levels in pediatric dental patients with excessive gag reflexes: a randomized clinical trial
Abstract Background This study examines the effects of laser acupuncture and electroacupuncture on anxiety in children with excessive gag reflexes during dental impressions. Methods A three-armed randomized controlled trial involved 63 pediatric dental patients aged 6–9 with excessive gag reflexes....
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| Main Authors: | Marwa Baraka, Sarah I. Zeitoun, Sara Salah, Sawsan Hafez |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06630-x |
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