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P-ISSN: 2394-7489, E-ISSN: 2394-7497
ICV 2019: 92.11

2023, Vol. 9 Issue 4, Part D

Uses of Botulinum toxin in dental practice in the Orofacial region

AUTHOR(S): Diana Cecilia Contreras Sandoval, Ismael Alejandro Guerrero Rodríguez and Norma Cruz Fierro
ABSTRACT:Introduction: The use of Botulinum toxin has come to revolutionize and give solutions to different problems. Studies and clinical cases have shown the different uses and benefits that this has in oral and maxillofacial area.
Objective: Analyze the literature to share the information that has been investigated of uses of Botulinum toxin. We will explain some of the uses that it has such as: help patients with bruxism, correction of gingival smile, aesthetic use in face and in patients with migraine.
Methodology: An electronic search was carried out through PubMed, SCOPUS, Google Scholar and Mendeley, using the terms: “Botulinum toxin”, “bruxism”, "lips”, “pain", "teeth”. We identified 241 results and used 44.
Results: The use of Botulinum toxin as a treatment in Orofacial area has become very popular nowadays for different purposes. Some applications in this region are: in patients with bruxism for the decrease of muscle strength removing pain; in the correction of gingival smile when controlling the power of the lip lifting muscles; in facial aesthetics by causing muscle semi paralysis dynamic wrinkles are reduced; and as a treatment in patients with migraine in muscle application inhibiting the release of pain-inducing substances. It is important to study the anatomy of the craniofacial region and to have experience and enough knowledge to do this treatment because a wrong technique may bring complications.
Discussion: Even when Botulinum toxin has many benefits, the diffusion of the treatment has brought a lot of patients that want it without even knowing the adverse effects that it can bring, and sometimes they are treated with non-prepared injectors. It is important to share the information about this topic and the importance of doing it with a well prepared professional.
Conclusion: Botulinum toxin is an excellent treatment if applied in the right way. It is essential that this treatment is carried out with a professional with extensive knowledge in the area.
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How to cite this article:
Diana Cecilia Contreras Sandoval, Ismael Alejandro Guerrero Rodríguez, Norma Cruz Fierro. Uses of Botulinum toxin in dental practice in the Orofacial region. Int J Appl Dent Sci 2023;9(4):223-226. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/oral.2023.v9.i4d.1874
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