Dentistry

?Botox use in TMD: A case study?

International Conference on Dental & Oral Health

August 19-21, 2013 Embassy Suites Las Vegas, NV, USA

Kim L. Capehart

Accepted Abstracts: Dentistry

Abstract:

Botox is a highly purified preparation of botulinum toxin A and is used for a myriad of pathology?s from muscle spasms such as cerebral palsy to cosmetic cases to treat wrinkles. This article provides a case study of a patient who suffered from severe temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Previous treatment included physical therapy, orthodontics, splint therapy and TMJ surgery. This article details the patient and the efficacy of Botox to treat TMD.

Biography :

Kim L. Capehart has completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from West Virginia University School of Dentistry. He is a general dentist in private practice in Simpsonville, South Carolina with emphasis on cosmetic and preventative dentistry. He has been published in peer-reviewed journals, trade magazines, chapters in a textbook, and is the author of a novel. Dr. Capehart is currently a doctoral candidate writing his dissertation with anticipated graduating date of December 2013 with his Ph.D. in Leadership and Business. He is also a business consultant and professional coach.