Application of botulinum toxin in patients with secondary otalgia caused by bruxism
Journal of Pain Research Apr 21, 2021
Kef K, et al. - Researchers conducted this prospective study of bruxism patients at Private Kesan Hospital otorhinolaryngology outpatient clinic with the aim to determine the effectiveness of botulinum toxin administration in patients who consulted the otolaryngology clinic with secondary otalgia caused by bruxism. Among a total of 37 included patients, nine (24.3%) had facial asymmetry due to masseter muscle hypertrophy. The participants were of average age of 34.00 ± 9.13 years old. Patients’ complaints subsided after 2 weeks of the application of botulinum toxin. Based on findings, they recommend considering bruxism in the differential diagnosis of patients with ear pain. Patients who do not respond adequately to classical treatments such as medical treatments, chewing training, neck and facial muscle relaxation techniques, psychological support, and dental splint applications, can be provided botulinum toxin
-
Exclusive Write-ups & Webinars by KOLs
-
Daily Quiz by specialty
-
Paid Market Research Surveys
-
Case discussions, News & Journals' summaries