Botulinum toxin is used by dentists in treatment of oral health problems
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 . 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...
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