Abstract :

The application of Botulinum toxin is becoming a useful and significant tool for oral and maxillofacial lesions. The art of using Botulinum toxin and its technical procedure is extended beyond the aesthetic objective of reducing wrinkles and improving facial forms and shape. Novel uses for this unique substance will continue to permeate many medical and surgical specialties. Botulinum toxin delivered using more precise techniques may permit improved results without undesired complications

Botulinum toxin is integrated into daily dental treatment in a number of disciplines. Non-surgical, minimally invasive treatment of the muscles of the head and neck is essential for frontline, TMJ and myofascial pain therapy as well as treatment of Gummy smile, bruxism, removable prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, and implant therapy

Learning objectives :

• ​List the most important and potentially useful concepts of the use of Botulinum toxin in the treatment of TMJ and myofascial pain.
• Identify different patient’s eligibility for the use of Botulinum toxin in myofascial pain
• Describe current concepts of the use of Botulinum toxin in the oral and maxillofacial areas
• Both Indications and contraindications for these techniques
• Patient evaluation for best esthetic and therapeutic outcomes