Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin in Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy

Mijoska, Aneta and Jovanovski, Saso and Petkov, Marjan and Spirov, Vancho and Trpevska, Vesna (2024) Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin in Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy. In: 28th BaSS Congress, 25-27 Apr 2024, Budva, Montenegro.

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Abstract

Introduction. Masticatory system is a complex apparatus with great adaptive capacity.
Still, when that capacity is exceeded temporomandibular functional disorders (TMD)
occur followed by a series of symptoms that depend on individual, local, and systemic
etiological factors.
Aim To describe the application of the botulinum toxin in diseases of the
temporomandibular system of a muscular type, such as masticatory hypertrophy, spasm,
bruxism, and masseter muscle hypertrophy of idiopathic etiology.
Material And Methods Botulinum toxin type A, hemagglutinin complex with 500 IU
(DISPORT Ipsen Biopharm, UK) was used for the therapy of muscle disorders like bruxism
or night teeth clenching in female patient 26 years old. Depending on the dose that was
applied to the targeted muscle, a complete or partial reduction in contraction occurs
with reduced function and weakening of the muscle.
Results Two weeks after applying the neuromodulator, the patient reported a reduction
in pain and episodes of teeth grinding and clenching. Bilateral hypotrophy of left and
right masseter muscles was noticeable after 2 months.
Conclusion It can be concluded that botulinum toxin can be used as an effective
treatment for reducing nocturnal bruxism, myofascial pain and muscle hypertrophy in
patients with bruxism.
Keywords: botulinum toxin, TMJ, bruxism, masseter hypertrophy

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Lecture)
Subjects:	Medical and Health Sciences > Basic medicine Medical and Health Sciences > Clinical medicine Medical and Health Sciences > Health biotechnology Medical and Health Sciences > Health sciences Medical and Health Sciences > Other medical sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical Science
Depositing User:	Vesna Trpevska
Date Deposited:	07 Jun 2024 08:02
Last Modified:	07 Jun 2024 08:02
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/34242

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