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PMC9374973 (Ref ID)
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I. Introduction The research paper titled "Efficacy of botulinum toxins on bruxism: an evidence-based review" assesses the effectiveness of botulinum toxins in treating bruxism. The study aims to identify the efficacy of using botulinum toxin injections in treating this condition.
II. Methodology The study used a systematic review methodology to identify eligible studies. The inclusion criteria involved selecting studies that reported the effects of botulinum toxins on bruxism. The electronic databases of PubMed, Embase and Science Citation Index, ClinicalTrials.gov, and the literature database of SIGLE were searched from January 1990 to April 2011. The data collected was analyzed in Review Manager 5.0, and quality assessment was performed based on the Cochrane Reviewers' Handbook.
III. Results Four studies met the inclusion criteria: two were randomized controlled trials, and two were controlled before-and-after studies. According to the study, botulinum toxin injections can reduce the frequency of bruxism events, decrease bruxism-induced pain levels, and is as effective as oral splint use. The studies revealed that botulinum toxin injections at a dosage of <100 U are safe for otherwise healthy patients.
IV. Discussion The study's results indicate that botulinum toxin injections are effective in treating bruxism and are safe to use. The study showed that botulinum toxins can reduce the frequency of bruxism events and decrease bruxism-induced pain levels. The study's findings highlight the importance of botulinum toxin injections in treating bruxism and emphasize the need for further research in the field.
V. Conclusion In conclusion, the study provides evidence-based support for the use of botulinum toxin injections in treating bruxism. The study's findings indicate that botulinum toxins can reduce the frequency of bruxism events, decrease bruxism-induced pain levels, and are safe for patients. The results of this study highlight the significance of botulinum toxin injections in treating bruxism.
Flow diagram of systematic search, selection and exclusion strategy.
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