Dental Hygiene Research Forum Newsletter
Botulinum Toxin
In the Dental Office
Madelyn Sessums & Madison Palmer
Faculty Sponsor: Kandice Swarthout-Roan, M.S., RDH
Botulinum toxin, otherwise known
as bacterium clostridium botulinum, is a
toxin that has been proven to inhibit the
release of Ach, which has a
neurotransmitter that activates muscle
contractions and glandular secretion.
Botulinum toxin has been used for
medical treatments since 1989, but has
recently become a popular innovative
dental treatment option. Research and
clinical findings have shown that
botulinum toxin can treat many dental
disorders and be used as an alternative
for many different dental treatments and
surgery. These disorders include, but
are not limited to, temporomandibular
disorder (TMD), mandibular spasm,
prominent gums, masseteric
hypertrophy, sialorrhea, and various
cosmetic corrections such as a high lip
line “gummy smile”. Dentists already
have extensive knowledge in the oral
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and maxillofacial areas, so with proper
training and knowledge of the cosmetic
treatment protocols dentist can easily
be qualified to perform botulinum toxin
treatments on their patients. Botulinum
toxin has been approved for usage in
many medical and a few dental
treatment options, but currently more
studies and research is needed to
approve the expansion of botulinum
toxin therapy in the dental industry.
Botulinum toxin treatments have shown
to have a low risk of side effects and
contraindications, are comparably cost
effective, and relatively safe, which
makes this treatment choice popular
among patients. Botulinum toxin therapy
has become a popular, innovative
treatment option within the dental
office, and is becoming the future of
dentistry.
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