Evaluation of the Efficacy of Low-Dose Botulinum Toxin Injection Into the Masseter Muscle for the Treatment of Nocturnal Bruxism: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT: Introduction Botulinum toxin (Botox®) is considered an effective treatment for nocturnal bruxism when injected into the masseter muscle. Several studies have used different dosages of Botox for this purpose. The objective was to determine whether 10 MU of botulinum toxin type A (BTXA) injections into the masseter muscle could lessen nocturnal bruxism. Material and methods The sample consisted of 22 patients who suffered from pain in the masseter muscle and sensitivity of the teeth as a result of its wear due to nocturnal bruxism. The sample was randomly divided into two groups. The Botox (BO) group included 11 patients injected with 10 MU of BTXA, and the placebo (PL) group included 11 patients who received a sham intervention. Pain perception was assessed on visual analogue scales, wherea

SUBMITTER: Shehri ZG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9719743 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature