Comparison between Two Different Techniques of Botulinum Toxin-A Injection for Treatment of Anterior Gummy Smile After Orthodontic Treatment

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Published: Dec 10, 2024
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Botulinum toxin-A, BTX- A, Botox, gummy smile, anterior gummy smile, orthodontic treatment, Yonsei point.

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Abanoub Adeeb Fekry Hanna
Assistant lecturer in Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Minia University
Mohamed Elsayed Saad Ibrahim
Assistant Professor in Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Minia University.
Wael Mohamed Mobarak Refai
Professor and Head of Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Minia University, and Dean of Faculty of Dentistry, Aswan University

Abstract

Thirty-four anterior gummy smile patients underwent orthodontic treatment then divided randomly into two equal groups for botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injection. Group A received 1 BTX-A injection per side (Yonsei point). Group B received 3 injections of BTX-A per side. All patients were assessed at 2, 4, 12 and 24 weeks post-injection. They were satisfied by the results,especially after 1 month. Group B showed more improvement at canines regions than group A. It was concluded that BTX-A injection is a safe, satisfying method for anterior gummy smile patients. Multiple injections are more preferred than one injection.

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Vol. 27 No. 4 (2024)
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