Botulinum Toxin
for Bruxism
One of the situations where botulinum toxin is applied is "bruxism", that is, teeth clenching. Although most people do not notice it, teeth grinding may occur during the day or during sleep due to stress. This damages the jaw joint over time and also causes pain and headaches in the jaw joint during the day.
Due to frequent use of the masseter muscle during teeth clenching, muscle hypertrophy, that is, growth, occurs and this causes the cheeks to appear more swollen than they are. This application prevents the problem of teeth clenching. Applying the toxin at regular intervals reduces the hypertrophy in that area and makes the face appear thinner.
At what intervals is botulinum toxin applied to the masseter muscle?
It can be performed every 3-4 months, depending on the degree of the person's bruxism problem.
Is there any harm in this procedure?
There is no harm if expert physicians apply it correctly. On the contrary, not preventing the bruxism problem will cause damage to the jaw joint and teeth in the future.
What are the situations that prevent or risk the application of botulinum toxin?
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Acute, chronic infections and sepsis
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Neuromuscular diseases (Myasthenia Gravis, Eaton Lambert syndrome)
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Pregnancy and breastfeeding period
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Those with active psychological/psychiatric disorders
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People with abnormal expectations
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Use of drugs that pose a risk of drug interaction (aminoglycosides, gentamicin), muscle relaxants, curare-like non-depolarizing blockers, cyclosporine, quinidine, d-penicillamine, magnesium sulfate, chloroquine-hydroxychloroquine)
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Known allergy to any of the substances to be applied
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Infection at the application site
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Presence of cancer or receiving chemotherapy treatments
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Those who have a disease that suppresses the immune system or use immunosuppressant drugs
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Those with serious autoimmune disease, organ failure or systemic disease
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Abnormal platelet dysfunctions (blood diseases; circulatory disorder, hypofibrinogenemia, critical thrombocytopenia)