Use of botulinum toxin in dentistry.
A growing number of dentists are providing botulinum toxin to patients. The research presented here outlines potential uses of Botox related to oral health and facial problems as compared to traditional treatment methods. The administration of Botox (historically done by dermatologists and neurologists) may fall under dentists' jurisdiction, as their training and knowledge encompasses the entire head and neck. A review is made of the literature, based on Ovid and PubMed searches, selecting articles describing the injection of botulinum toxin A in areas related to the oral cavity and the face, excluding cosmetic purposes.
Hoque
Afreen
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New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA. afreen.hoque@nyu.edu
McAndrew
Maureen
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D001764:Blepharospasm / Q000517:prevention & control; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002012:Bruxism / Q000517:prevention & control; D004421:Dystonia / Q000517:prevention & control; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000187:drug effects; D019569:Hemifacial Spasm / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy / Q000517:prevention & control; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000187:drug effects; D053210:Pharmaceutical Preparations, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012798:Sialorrhea / Q000517:prevention & control; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control
D053210:Pharmaceutical Preparations, Dental; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A