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Bruxism-induced parotitis: A retrospective case series analysis
Afshin Teymoortash1, Stephan Hoch2, Daniel Weber3
1Center of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery of Mittelhessen,Marburg, Germany.
Cranio : the Journal of Craniomandibular Practice
|July 27, 2018
Summary
Recurrent parotitis may stem from bruxism, a teeth-grinding condition. Treating the buccinator muscle with botulinum toxin injections resolved symptoms in patients with obstructive parotitis and bruxism.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Dentistry
- Neurology
Background:
- Recurrent parotitis often presents with symptoms of glandular duct obstruction.
- Conventional diagnostics exclude sialoliths or other ductal pathologies in some cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the link between bruxism and recurrent obstructive parotitis.
- To evaluate the efficacy of botulinum toxin treatment for bruxism-induced parotitis.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of five patients with recurrent parotitis and bruxism.
- Utilized ultrasonography, MRI, sialendoscopy, and electromyography.
- Treated patients with botulinum toxin injections into the buccinator muscle.
Main Results:
- Radiological findings showed Stensen's duct dilation without strictures.
- Electromyography indicated abnormal activity in the ipsilateral buccinator muscle.
- All patients achieved disease resolution post-treatment.
Conclusions:
- Bruxism is a potential underlying cause of recurrent parotitis.
- Botulinum toxin therapy targeting the buccinator muscle is effective for this condition.
Keywords:
Recurrent parotitisbotulinum toxinbruxismbruxism-induced parotitisbuccinator muscleobstructionMore Related Videos
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