Abstract

SANTOS, Bruna Michalski dos et al. Use of botulinum toxin for the treatment of bruxism in patients with cerebral palsy: a literature review. Rev. Bras. Odontol. [online]. 2016, vol.73, n.1, pp. 76-83. ISSN 1984-3747.

Cerebral palsy (CP) is characterized by nonprogressive brain injury, the most common cause of child disability. Neuromuscular problems affecting oral health, being bruxism a frequent finding. This is characterized by the application of excessive forces in the masticatory muscles, may cause temporomandibular joint dysfunction, headaches and tooth wear. Recently, the local injection of botulinum toxin was reported as excellent therapeutic option. The aim of this study was to conduct a literature review on the treatment of bruxism with the use of botulinum toxin in the PC.

Keywords : botulinum toxin; bruxism; cerebral palsy..