BeyondAesthetics:BotoxinDentistry-ALiteratureReview
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 12
Abstract
Botox is primarily considered as a cosmetic treatment for lines and wrinkles on the face,but the botulinum toxin that Botox is derived from has a long history of therapeutic uses such as in cervical dystonia, hyperhidrosis, strabismus and blepharospasm.Now, as dental professionals its high time we think out of the box and introduce the miracles of Botox into our field, taking into consideration the therapeutic uses it has in the treatment of certain oral conditions.The purpose of this article is to review the general information of botulinum toxin-especially in the field of dentistry-its mechanism of action,uses,contraindications and side effects.A search of Medline and Pubmed databases were performed targeting papers in English on the topic Botox in dentistry between 1976-2018,aiming at recognizing the therapeutic effects Botox has in treating oral conditions.Research and previous studies from a total of 63 articles provided evidence that the neurotoxin Botox gave positive results in both the medical and dental field and indeed provides a justifiable alternative to other more invasive procedures and thus we as dental professionals should encourage its use for treatment.Further clinical studies and research are needed to achieve and gain more knowledge about the neurotoxin and its effects.With current evidences available a narrative review has been put forward.
Authors and Affiliations
Fateema Priyam BDS, Sheejith . M, Swapna . C, Anu. A. George
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