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

Inclusion Criteria: * The study will include children aged between 8 and 10 years . * Pediatric dental patients requiring intraoral radiographs for diagnostic or treatment purposes will be recruited. * Children present with a fully erupted maxillary last molar to allow standardized placement of the radiographic film for gag reflex stimulation. * Written informed consent will be obtained from parents or legal guardians before participation. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with systemic diseases or neurological disorders that may influence gag reflex,such as epilepsy or cerebral palsy. * Those with a history of allergies to the materials that will be used in the study gels are not considered eligible. * Patients with acute respiratory infections, oropharyngeal inflammation, or enlarged tonsils at the time of the examination are excluded to avoid confounding variables. * Children taking medications known to modify gag reflex or pulse rate, such as sedatives or antihistamines, are not included. * Uncooperative or extremely anxious children, classified as Frankl ratings 1 or 2, are excluded