Mandibular Bone Loss after Masticatory Muscles Intervention with Botulinum Toxin: An Approach from Basic Research to Clinical Findings
The injection of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) in the masticatory muscles, to cause its temporary paralysis, is a widely used intervention for clinical disorders such as oromandibular dystonia, sleep bruxism, and aesthetics (i.e., masseteric hypertrophy). Considering that muscle contraction is req...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/2/84 |