6. Gag reflex

29/12/2021 2 min
6. Gag reflex

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GAG REFLEX:1. Excess thickness of PPS (main reason)2. Over extension of denture tray3. Under the extension of denture tray4. Over post dam5. Under post damSYSTEMIC REASONS OF GAG REFLEXIf the patient had no gag for years after delivery of the new denture, and then recently develops the gag reflex on denture use – then suspect systemic problem & is definitely not due to the denture itselfSYMPTOMS OF OVEREXTENDED MAX DISTO-PALATAL END1. Ulcer 2. Sure throat 3. Dysphagia