Botulinum Toxin, a Drug with Potential Interest for Dentists-An Introduction

The review is an introduction to medical, non-cosmetic treatments with botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) in the orofacial region. It focuses on the current most common, best-documented and safest indications of interest for dentists in terms of dystonia and sialorrhea. These conditions are recommended to start with and suitable to gain better skill and experience with BoNT. The introduction also stresses the importance of correct diagnostics based on interdisciplinary cooperation, precise targeting of the injections, measurements of treatment effect, and control of the oral health with regard to side effects.

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The review discusses the medical treatments using botulinum neurotoxin in the orofacial region, focusing on dystonia and sialorrhea as the most common and safest indications for dentists. It emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis, precise injection targeting, measuring treatment effect, and oral health control to prevent side effects.