Toxin to Treatment; A Narrative Review of Botulinum Toxin Applications in Dentistry | ||
| MSA Dental Journal | ||
| Volume 4, Issue 4, October 2025, Pages 15-21 PDF (1.04 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/msadj.2025.414228.1062 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Lubna Ahmad Amro* 1; Dina Elawady2; Nada Zazou3 | ||
| 1Periodontology Dentistry MSA University, Egypt | ||
| 2Prosthodontics , MSA University,Egypt | ||
| 3Periodontology,MSA University,Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Purpose: To examine the different numerous uses of Botulinum Toxin in the dental field. Methods: Data was obtained with keywords “Botulinum Toxin”, “Botox”,” Gummy Smile”,” “Bruxism”. A Literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus databases, and Google Scholar. Published articles, including case reports, case series, observational and interventional clinical trials, and systematic reviews. A total of 122 studies were included in this narrative review after reviewing the literature and including the relevant studies. Results: Botulinum Toxin could be used as an adjunct treatment or as a treatment for; Bruxism, Facial Palsy, chronic facial pain, Excessive Gingival display, papilla reconstruction , salivary gland hypersecretion ,TMJ disorders, some Maxillofacial traumas and with cancer treatments. Conclusions: Botulinum Toxin has given dentists a less invasive treatment modality several conditions; however, dentists should make sure they have the full knowledge and expertise before incorporating botulinum toxin in their treatment plans. Keywords: Botulinum Toxin, Botox, Bruxism,Gummy Smile,gland hyper secretion,pain management | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Botox; Bruxism; Gummy Smile; gland hyper secretion; pain management | ||
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