Application of botulinum toxin in maxillofacial field: Part III. Ancillary treatment for maxillofacial surgery and summary
10.1186/s40902-019-0226-0
- Author:
Kyung Hwan KWON
1
;
Kyung Su SHIN
;
Sung Hee YEON
;
Dae Gun KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Iksan, South Korea. kkhoms@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Review
- From:Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2019;41(1):45-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Botulinum toxin (BTX) has various therapeutic indications: bruxism, square jaw, facial wrinkle, oral ulcer and maxillofacial pain, etc. In this paper, we will discuss the effectiveness of using BTX in dental implant surgery and orthognathic and orthodontic treatment. We summarized the clinical application of botulinum toxin in the maxillofacial field at the finale.
