DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2015.v02i02.014

Pages: 163-169

Abstract: Botulinum toxin for therapeutic use has been available in India since 1994. The general perception of this “wonder drug” in the field is that its role is limited to esthetic and cosmetic enhancements. This review is an attempt to bring to light the true medical and specifically dental benefits of this deadly neurotoxin as a minimally invasive treatment option. Continuing research worldwide and the isolation of newer strains of Cl. Botulinum could place this once deadly neurotoxin in a key position for an even wider application of use in both medical and dental conditions in the near future.