Abstract |
This article reviews the diagnoses and treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and outlines of the role of botulinum toxin (BoNT) in the treatment of myofacial TMD. This manuscript includes a brief history of the use of BoNT in the treatment of pain, the mechanism of action of BoNT, and the techniques for injections, adverse effects and contraindications when using BoNT to treat mayofacial pain caused by TMD.
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Authors | Niv Mor, Christropher Tang, Andrew Blitzer |
Journal | Toxins
(Toxins (Basel))
Vol. 7
Issue 8
Pg. 2791-800
(Jul 24 2015)
ISSN: 2072-6651 [Electronic] Switzerland |
PMID | 26213970
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Analgesics
- Botulinum Toxins
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Topics |
- Analgesics
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Botulinum Toxins
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Contraindications
- Facial Pain
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Humans
- Injections
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
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