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The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice
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Craniofacial Pain

Evaluation of patient satisfaction after botulinum toxin A injection for the management of masticatory myofascial pain and dysfunction – A pilot study

, DDSORCID Icon, , DDS, PhD & , DDS, PhD
Pages 12-16 | Published online: 02 Jan 2019
 

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate patient satisfaction with botulinum toxin type A injections for the management of masticatory myofascial pain and dysfunction.

Methods: The study group included 25 patients with myofascial pain and dysfunction. Maximum mouth opening (MMO), measured with a ruler, and pain, measured on a 10-cm visual analog scale (VAS), were assessed before treatment and six weeks after treatment. Satisfaction with the treatment, measured on a 10-cm VAS, was obtained six weeks post-treatment.

Results: The mean satisfaction score six weeks post-injection was 6.74/10, with a significant improvement in both MMO and pain. Satisfaction was positively correlated with a decrease in pain.

Discussion: Botulinum toxin type A injections were well tolerated for the treatment of masticatory myofascial pain and dysfunction in patients with temporomandibular disorder. Improvements were observed in both MMO and pain, with most patients satisfied with the management of pain.

Acknowledgments

This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

Conflict of Interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest.

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Funding

None declared.

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