Question · asked by 1 review
Laser (low-level laser) at P6 point vs sham control: Presence or absence of gagging
- Population
- People (older than four years) classified as having gagging that interfered with dental treatment; included trials enrolled children
- Intervention
- Laser (low-level laser) at P6 point
- Comparison
- sham control
- Outcome
- Presence or absence of gagging
It is very uncertain whether laser (low-level laser) at P6 point changes presence or absence of gagging compared with control (sham/dummy laser) (very low certainty).
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Laser (low-level laser) at P6 point vs Control (sham/dummy laser) Presence or absence of gagging · People (older than four years) classified as having gagging that interfered with dental treatment; included trials… It is very uncertain whether laser (low-level laser) at P6 point changes presence or absence of gagging compared with control (sham/dummy laser) (very low certainty). Management of gag reflex for patients undergoing dental treatment (2019) · Cochrane All outcomes | OR 86.33 [29.41, 253.45] | 1 study · 40 participants | Very low |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management of gag reflex for patients undergoing dental treatment 2019 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2019-03 | Not listed | Not assessed |
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