摘要

Objectives: There are many conditions in dentistry that do not see a complete solution by applying conventional methodologies. Botulinum toxin in this regard can often be used as an alternative therapeutic treatment modality. Introduction: The use of botulinum toxin has been widely accepted for over twenty years, by the international scientific community, in medicine in various aesthetic and non-aesthetic conditions. Of particular interest are the applications of the toxin in the maxillofacial region, related to dentistry. The neurotoxin offers a transient, reversible and relatively safe treatment option for many dental conditions in the head and neck region. Materials / method: The uses of the toxin in the maxillofacial field can be divided into cosmetic applications including vertical lip wrinkles, gummy smile, dental aesthetics, marionette wrinkles, mandibular contouring and square appearance of the face due to hypertrophy of the masseter muscle. And non-cosmetic mainly represented by hypertrophy of the masseter and temporal muscles, disorders of the temporomandibular joint, bruxism, Frey's syndrome, drooling, implantology and diagnostics. Results: Continuous research has paved the way for innovative uses of the neurotoxin in dentistry. Conclusion: Botulinum toxin offers substantial benefits as an adjunct to cosmetic dental procedures, as well as a minimally invasive alternative to conditions that are refractory to routine medical management or require surgery.