Your Patient Warned You About Her Gag Reflex

question 10

Multiple Choice

Your patient warned you about her gag reflex.She said that no one has ever been able to take dental images on her.She started gagging on the maxillary anterior images.You have tried several things but have not had any luck.You tried topical anesthetic on the soft palate,salt on her tongue,and having her lift her foot.What should you do?

• A)Inject a local anesthetic on her patient's throat and try again.
• B)Skip the images.
• C)Switch to a different type of receptor (film,PSP,or sensor).
• D)Take a panoramic image to gather diagnostic information.