Botulinum Toxin Therapy for Diseases in the Oral and Maxillofacial Regions
A special issue of Toxins (ISSN 2072-6651). This special issue belongs to the section "Bacterial Toxins".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 March 2025 | Viewed by 147
Special Issue Editor
Interests: movement disorders; oromandibular dystonia; botulinum toxin therapy; orofacial pain; temporomandibular disorders; oral dyskinesia; neurophysiology; sleep apnea syndrome; oral appliance therapy
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Dear Colleagues,
Botulinum toxin therapy can be indicated for various diseases of the oral and maxillofacial regions, including oromandibular dystonia, orolingual dyskinesia, trigeminal neuralgia, orofacial pain, temporomandibular joint dislocation, tremors, tics, functional involuntary movements, temporomandibular joint disorders, bruxism, sialorrhea, and Frey’s syndrome. If injections are performed carefully with an understanding of the local anatomy, botulinum toxin therapy has been shown to be effective with minimal severe side effects. Cooperation between medical and dental professionals is crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. However, the number of diseases for which botulinum has been officially approved is limited in some countries. Although there are large differences depending on the disease, most of the results are based on open studies, and there are limited studies with high-quality evidence. In the future, it will be necessary to conduct research with a high level of evidence, either at multiple facilities or between medical and dental professionals and clinical trials, to obtain official approval for the use of botulinum toxin for the aforementioned diseases. Thus, the purpose of this Special Issue is to discuss the current achievements in botulinum toxin therapy for diseases of the oral and maxillofacial regions as well as future prospects from the perspective of experts in each field. I am pleased to request that you contribute original research or reviews concerning botulinum toxin therapy for oral and maxillofacial diseases. The research areas we will consider include neurology, otorhinolaryngology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, dermatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dentistry, and prosthodontics. I eagerly anticipate your contributions.
Dr. Kazuya Yoshida
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- botulinum toxin therapy
- movement disorders
- oromandibular dystonia
- trigeminal neuralgia
- orofacial pain
- temporomandibular disorders
- sialorrhea
- bruxism
- tremor
- tic
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