Botulinum toxin is used by dentists in treatment of oral health problems.
botulinum toxin, famous Botox ®, known for disguising wrinkles and sagging skin on the face, is also used in dental treatment to the resolution of the gingival smile cases, treatment of bruxism and headaches of dental origin, among others. “Botulinum toxin is another therapeutic feature that dentistry has to solve problems,” said Haixia Magician, Coordinator of the specialization course of Patients with special needs and botulinum toxin training in dentistry, São Leopoldo Mandic.
the specialist explains that botulinum toxin acts by paralyzing the muscle that is in hiperfunção, returning him the State of normality. The procedure is safe and there is no motor impairment of the mouth. “It’s a simple, efficient treatment, done in ten minutes with fine needle-like used to apply insulin – and with a high degree of satisfaction reported by patients,” notes
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for bruxism, for example, the botulinum toxin helps both patients who grind as clamping the teeth. The substance is applied on each side of the face, in the main chewing muscles to make them lose their excessive force. “It is a new treatment that has shown amazing results, ideal for those who do not want to sleep with the protective plate in his teeth,” Haixia. The treatment is also used for cases of TMJ dysfunction and orofacial pain.
patients the smile show the gum in excess – called – Gummy Smile can escape/get rid of surgery in cases where the distance from the upper lip to the gum does not exceed three millimetres. A small application in internal muscle of upper lip, responsible for pulling the upper lip up, prevents him climb and, remaining in place, less exposed by the gums. “The clinical improvement is remarkable and there is loss of sensation on the upper lip, or the feeling of face paralyzed,” Haixia.
botulinum toxin is very useful even in the preparation of the muscles of the mouth of the patient who is going to make dental implant. The substance helps in relaxation of the muscles of mastication, which favors the adaptation to the use of dentures.
as is the case when used for aesthetic purposes, for medicine, botulinum toxin in dentistry also lasts six months and needs to be reapplied for continued good result.
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