BOTOX– An innovative treatment modality in dentistry: A review
Journal Title: International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Botox ie botulinum toxin BTX is a neurotoxin protein which is produced by the bacteria clostridium botulium and the other bacteriarsquos of same species It has been used in various treatment modalities in medical science Botox has been approved by FDA for its use in medical industry Apart from medical application it has also been found useful in various dental treatments which includes treatment for temporomandibula disorders its use in patients with habit of bruxism and clenching Botox has also been found useful in enhancing facial aesthetic by removing wrinkle line treating gummy smiles and also in treating black triangles Botox is becoming a popular noninvasive treatment modality for various aesthetic and functional problems with minimum trauma and discomfort to the patientKeywordsnbspBlack triangles Botulinum toxin A Bruxism Gummy smilenbsp
Authors and Affiliations
Anubha Agarwal, Himanshu Aeran, Amrinder S. Tuli, Nitin Bhatnagar
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