Bioweapon in orthodontics: botox.

Abstract

An increase in social and esthetic awareness has fuelled an upsurge in the percentage of adults seeking cosmetic dental treatment in recent times. The goal of enhancing patient appearance requires knowledge of the fundamental concepts of art and beauty. Recently a bioweapon with a tradename of Botox has been introduced for the correction of gummy smile. Hence, a minimally invasive treatment modality that can serve as a substitute for the surgical procedure, i.e., the use of Botulinum toxin (BTX) has been suggested. Patients with gummy smile who are not willing for surgical procedures such as orthognathic surgery can be best treated by botox therapy