Efficacy of botulinum toxin in treating myofascial pain and occlusal force characteristics of masticatory muscles in bruxism

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Authors

Sagar Sewane

VarshaA Jadhao · Government Medical College and Hospital

Nitin Lokhande

ShwetaG Habbu

Shailesh Dongare · Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Neha Goyal

Abstract

Results from the present study supported the efficacy of BTX-A to reduce myofascial pain symptoms in bruxers, and effective in reducing the occlusal force.

Topics & Keywords

Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Indian Journal of Dental Research

Volume 28, Issue 5, pp. 493-493

DOI: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_125_17

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