Botox injections can be used to prevent and forestall wrinkling of facial skin by selective relaxation of the muscles of facial expression. In addition, to its cosmetic efficacy, it is used widely as a therapeutic agent to treat myo-fascial pain. Many dentists are successfully integrating the use of Botox in their practices. This session will give an overview of the use of Botox for cosmetics and therapeutics in dentistry.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
-Understand the mechanism of action for effective Botox treatment.
-Discover some of the benefits of using Botox injections in the dental practice.
-Learn how Botox can be used in dental therapeutics as a conservative choice for Myo-fascial pain associated with TMD and headaches