Role of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Dental Implantology: A Review

Immediate loading of implant has become a hot topic in implant dentistry. It shortens the treatment time and makes it possible to provide the patient with an aesthetic reconstruction during the whole treatment period. The clinical role of Botulinum toxin as a therapeutic agent is expanding. Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. It is one of the most poisonous naturally occurring substances in the world. Though it is highly toxic, it is used in minute doses both to treat dental conditions and as a cosmetic treatment. This article reviews the prophylactic and therapeutic role of Botulinum toxin A in immediate loading of dental implant therapy.