2015
DOI: 10.4103/0975-5950.183860
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Applications of botulinum toxin in dentistry: A comprehensive review

Abstract: The horizons of treatment options in dentistry are broadening rapidly. In this scenario, applications of unconventional treatment options like use of botulinum toxin (BT) are gaining momentum. The use of BT has been popularly accepted in esthetic procedures like management of facial wrinkles; however, it has been documented to be successful in a variety of conditions. Of particular interest to this paper are applications of BT in the maxillofacial region, concerned to dentistry. BT offers a transient, reversib… Show more

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“…The product is sold in a small vial containing 100 U or 50 U of powder toxin in lyophilized, sterile and vacuum forms. Its use should be made in the shortest period of time, and it should be stored in a refrigerator, between 2°C and 8°C, up to 4 hours [5]. Storing the product already diluted makes it to lose effectiveness over time.…”
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“…The product is sold in a small vial containing 100 U or 50 U of powder toxin in lyophilized, sterile and vacuum forms. Its use should be made in the shortest period of time, and it should be stored in a refrigerator, between 2°C and 8°C, up to 4 hours [5]. Storing the product already diluted makes it to lose effectiveness over time.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Estudos demonstram que tratamentos modernos e cada vez mais promissores trazem possibilidades de atingir equilíbrio e simetria da face, resolver questões funcionais, como a dor e a disfunção mastigatória, amenizar o envelhecimento e oferecer qualidade de vida. Entre eles, pode-se reconhecer o uso da toxina botulínica, dos preenchimentos e cirurgias para contornos faciais e da viscossuplementação da articulação temporomandibular (ATM) [1][2][3][4] .…”
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“…Entre eles, pode-se reconhecer o uso da toxina botulínica, dos preenchimentos e cirurgias para contornos faciais e da viscossuplementação da articulação temporomandibular (ATM) [1][2][3][4] . A toxina botulínica é uma neurotoxina que bloqueia a condução do estímulo nervoso, diminuindo o potencial de contração muscular pela inibição da ação da acetilcolina.…”
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“…Entre eles, pode-se reconhecer o uso da toxina botulínica, dos preenchimentos e cirurgias para contornos faciais e da viscossuplementação da articulação temporomandibular (ATM) [1][2][3][4] .…”
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