HOF: A LOOK BEYOND AESTHETICS
Objective: To discuss orofacial harmonization, showing that it is an area that goes beyond aesthetics, addressing several functions of botulinum toxin within various dental treatments, citing examples of problems in which this toxin can be used as a treatment. Methodology: Research was conducted to obtain information through the following databases: Science Direct, CAPES Periodicals Portal, PROSPERO, CAPES Periodicals Portal, Research, Society and Development, The Cochrane Library, Google Scholar and gray literature. The search for the descriptors used in this article was carried out on the platform: BVS/BIREME and DeCs. Results: Our research found scientific foundations that point to the potential of botulinum toxin, which performs a range of benefits when used in dentistry. Conclusion: Botulinum toxin type ”A” can be used in the treatment of: trigeminal neuralgia, temporomandibular dysfunction, sialorrhea, headaches, facial dystonia, hyperhidrosis and in pre-dental implants.
Authors
- Rodolfo Scavuzzi Carneiro Cunha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7110-848X)
- Luciano Barreto Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1508-4812)
- Pedro Guimarães Sampaio Trajano Dos Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5720-603X)
- Paula Andréa de Melo Valença (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1433-5632)
- Ailton Coelho de Ataíde Filho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8105-4259)
- Eudoro de Queiroz Marques Filho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9794-0311)
- Yasmin Cristina de Souza Freitas
- Fabiana Moura da Motta Silveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8905-2373)
- Manoel Arthur Dias de Oliveira Antonino
Publication Details
- Journal
- Revista fisio&terapia.
- Published
- 2024-08-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.69849/revistaft/ra10202408221542
- Primary Topic
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00