DTME0410

Estheticdentistryhasbeenan absolute boom over the last 30 years, especially when it comes to such innovative techniques as teeth whitening and minimally- invasive veneers like Cristal Ve- neers by Aurum Ceramics. Now that the teeth look good, what about the peri-oral and maxillofacial areas around the mouth and on the face? If the teeth look good but we ignore the rest of the face, then we have se- verelylimitedwhatwehavedone in esthetic dentistry. It is time to give serious con- sideration to extending the oral- systemic connection to the es- thetic realms and facial pain ar- easoftheface,whichdentistsare more familiar than any other health-care practitioner. As den- tists, we can all do a magnificent job of making teeth look great and also give people a healthy and beautiful smile. How does Botox work? Botox is a trade name for bot- ulinumtoxin,whichcomesinthe form of a purified protein. The mechanism of action for Botox is really quite simple. Botox is injected into the fa- cial muscles, but really doesn’t affect the muscle at all. Botu- linum toxin affects and blocks the transmitters between the motor nerves that innervate the muscle. There is no loss of sensory feeling in the muscles. Once the motor nerve end- ings are interrupted, the muscle cannot contract. When that mus- cle does not contract, the dy- namic motion that causes wrin- kles in the skin will stop. Theskinthenstartstosmooth out, and in approximately three to 10 days after treatment, the skin above those muscles be- comes nice and smooth. The effects of Botox last for approximately three to four months,atwhichtimethepatient needs retreatment. Trends & Applications DENTALTRIBUNE Middle East & Africa Edition4 Botox and dermal fillers for every dental practice Fig. 1: Strong forehead muscle con- tractions cause pain and unsightly lines in the forehead. Fig. 3: 42-year-old female had moder- ate nasolabial lines and uneven lips. Fig. 4: Dermal filler therapy gives this patient a more youthful appearance and fuller lips with a desirable pout and creates soft tissue esthetics, which complement her teeth. Fig. 2: Botox treatment gives a more estheticappearanceandeliminatesfa- cial pain. The next big thing in dentistry may be expand- ing into the peri-oral and maxillofacial tissues And it’s simple to match it Everyone has a shade ©3M2010.Allrightsreserved.3M,ESPEandFiltekaretrademarksof3Mor3MESPEAG.*Invitrodataonfile. Filtek™ Z350 XT Universal Restorative She’s anA1B.And,with the improved,lifelike esthetics and“ single-shade simplicity” of Filtek™ Z350 XT Universal Restorative,it’s the only shade you’ll need to restore her beautiful smile. Simple to use • Exceptional handling • More Body shades for single-shade restorations • Bold,easy-to-read,color-coded labels Lifelike esthetics • Excellent polish •Wide range of shades and opacities Unique nanofiller technology •Wears better than leading competitors* • Outstanding strength for anterior and posterior use Your simple solution for lifelike restorations is Filtek Z350 XT Universal Restorative. AD page 9DT