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[Bruxism, temporo-mandibular dysfunction and botulinum toxin].

L Chikhani1, J Dichamp

  • 1Service de stomatologie et chirurgie maxillo-faciale de l'hôpital européen Georges-Pompidou, 21, rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France. Luc.Chikhani@wanadoo.fr

Annales De Readaptation Et De Medecine Physique : Revue Scientifique De La Societe Francaise De Reeducation Fonctionnelle De Readaptation Et De Medecine Physique
|August 21, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Botulinum toxin injections effectively treat bruxism and temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction by balancing jaw muscles. This treatment relieves pain and can cure grinding and clenching habits in many patients with minimal side effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Dentistry
  • Plastic Surgery

Context:

  • Bruxism, characterized by involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding and clenching, leads to masseter and temporalis muscle hypertrophy.
  • This imbalance affects jaw muscle function, alters mandibular condyle movement, and causes temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) pain.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of botulinum toxin injections in treating bruxism and TMJ dysfunction.
  • To assess the impact of botulinum toxin on muscle balance, pain, facial aesthetics, and TMJ kinetics.

Summary:

  • Intramuscular botulinum toxin injections restore balance between jaw opening and closing muscles, alleviating pain and masseteric hypertrophy.
  • Treatment improves facial contours and normalizes TMJ movements, with one session curing bruxism in two-thirds of patients.

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  • Potential side effects include temporary facial muscle diffusion causing a 'fixed' smile for 6-8 weeks.

    • Impact:

    • Botulinum toxin offers an efficient, cost-effective treatment for bruxism and TMJ dysfunction.
    • The procedure demonstrates a high cure rate with no lasting adverse effects.
    • This therapeutic approach improves patient quality of life by addressing chronic pain and habit cessation.