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
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP421678
- DOI 10.9790/0853-1712042734.
- Views 68
- Downloads 0
Pheochromocytoma: A Rare Cause of Hypertension
I hereby report a case of pheochromocytoma, rare cause for hypertension. Pheochromocytomas are rare tumours arising from adrenal medulla and it can present with abdominal pain and headache . A 35 year old lady with no co...
Risk Factors of Hepatitis B Infection Among Patients In Tertiary Care Hospital, Kurnool
Introduction: Hepatitis B is a national and global public health problem. In 2013, viral hepatitis was a leading cause of death worldwide.1 More than 90% of this burden is due to the sequelae of infections with the hepat...
To Study The Effect of Pterygium Excision on Corneal Curvature And Contrast Sensitivity
Introduction: There is a high incidence of Pterygium in our country. Pterygium effects corneal curvature as well as contrast sensitivity. Hence in this study 50 patients with pterygium were taken and the effect of pteryg...
Endoscopic Suprasellar Arachnoid Cysts Fenestration Series of 22 Cases and Literature Review
Introduction:Suprasellar arachnoid cysts are benign developmental collections of CSF and constitute approximately 9% of all pediatric intracranial arachnoid cysts. Objectif:The aim of this study is to demonstrate the fea...
A Study of Recovery Profile After Subarachnoid Block in Elderly Versus Young Patients
Aim: To compare the recovery profile after subarchnoid block in elderly and young patients and to investigate new discharge criteria to decrease recovery room time without jeopardizing patient safety. Method: After appro...