Botulinum toxin injections for treatment of congenital double upper lip associated with gummy smile. | ||
| Egyptian Dental Journal | ||
| Volume 69, Issue 4 - Serial Number 2, October 2023, Pages 2627-2630 PDF (927.28 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/edj.2023.222796.2635 | ||
| Author | ||
| Noury Adel* | ||
| MSc, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist at the National institute of neuro motor system | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Aim: This case series was performed to evaluate the effect of botulinum toxin injection at the orbicularis oris muscle for treatment of double upper lip. Methods: Six female patients who had a double upper lip associated with a gummy smile were included in this study. All the patients had a double upper lip associated with their smile. The amount of gum exposure was measured before the treatment. IncoBotulinum Toxin A was injected into the elevator muscles of the upper lip as well as the orbicularis oris muscle, postoperative assessment was done by measuring the amount of gum exposure 2 weeks after the injection. Results: Post-operative measurements at 14 days follow-up, showed a significant reduction in the amount of gum exposure, all the patients reported a high degree of satisfaction. Conclusion: Botulinum toxin injections can be used as an alternative non-surgical temporary treatment for patients who have a double upper lip. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| gummy smile; upper lip. Xeomin; botulinum toxin; aesthetics | ||
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