Botox in Dentistry
摘要
Botox® is a common brand name for the botulinum toxin that acts on nerves. This toxin is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which is commonly found in the soil, water, plants and intestines of animals. The botulinum toxin is purified to ensure safe use. Other brand names of botulinum toxin include Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport®, MYOBLOC®, Neurobloc® and XEOMIN®. Brand names may vary from country to country. Botax is used as a medical treatment for muscle spasms and eye twitching, excessive sweating and chronic migraines and also widely as a cosmetic treatment for facial wrinkles and for some dental conditions for pain management.