Botox and Dermal Fillers: Review and Its Role in the Dental Office

Abstract

For the general dentist, the use of BTA and dermal fillers confers the ability to exert control over the soft tissues surrounding the mouth to better create a harmonious smile. The injection of BTA and fillers into the facial musculature and dermis requires a level of finesse to achieve the desired outcomes. A sound understanding of the mechanisms of action and the ability to manage potential complications are also necessary, because the dentist administering BTA and dermal fillers must be competent to the same level as other providers who have traditionally been the gatekeepers of such agents.

Keywords: Botox; Botulinum; Dentist; Dermal; Face; Filler; Oral; Toxin.