Botulinum toxin injection attenuates nonodontogenic toothache: A case report. Issue 2 (23rd February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chavan, Parimal; Raman, SwarnaLakshmi; Waskitho, Arief; Dalanon, Junhel; Yoshihara, Yasutomo; Okura, Kazuo; Miyamoto, Ryosuke; Matsuka, Yoshizo
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 10:Issue 2(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-02-23
• Subjects: botulinum toxin injection -- myofascial pain -- nonodontogenic toothache; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.5494
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Nonodontogenic myofascial pain on a 39‐year‐old female patient presented with pain in the lower left quadrant of the jaw. Root canal treatment, replacement of inlay, and behavioral modifications were carried out. Injection of botulinum toxin A at left masseter muscle reduced the toothache. Abstract : Nonodontogenic toothache can be difficult to diagnose and can easily be misdiagnosed as a pain of dental origin. Following a proper diagnostic procedure and selecting the suitable treatment plan is of utmost importance. Botulinum toxin can prove to be an effective solution in such cases if administered properly.