TY - JOUR T1 - Evaluation of the Role of Botox in the Management of TMJ Disorders, Literature Review A1 - Abdulaziz Fahad K Alsharari A1 - Mayyada Ibrahim Faraj A1 - Nour Mohammed Almarshadi A1 - Shahad Ahmed Alenazi A1 - Muath Majed Hakami A1 - Hamad Hamdan Almaerek A1 - Rayan Khaled Almutairi A1 - Abdulrahman Mohammed Alamri A1 - Saja Abdullah Alnajem A1 - Omar Mutair Alshammari JF - Annals of Dental Specialty JO - Ann Dent Spec SN - 2347-2022 Y1 - 2021 VL - 9 IS - 1 DO - 10.51847/CG9NS725Ly SP - 81 EP - 83 N2 - Temporomandibular joint disorders are a group of conditions that affect a large portion of the general public. It is characterized by orofacial pain that increases in intensity with jaw movement. The diagnosis is purely clinical. Self-care and NSAIDs have been a huge part of the management of this condition. In addition, due to the musculoskeletal nature of the condition, Botulinum injection has been theorized to have a role in the management of this condition. We aimed to review the literature reviewing temporomandibular joint disorders’ epidemiology, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, and management. We also looked into the recent studies showing the efficacy of Botox injection in the management of this condition. PubMed database was used for articles selection, and papers were obtained and reviewed. TMD is associated with high morbidity. Thus, proper management is key whenever physicians encounter this condition. Self-care techniques, along with pain relief with NSAIDs, have been the mainstay of therapy for this condition. Other options include muscles relaxants and Botox injection for persistent cases. However, due to the subjectivity of pain, most of the published research into the efficacy of Botox resulted in inconclusive data. Further studies are required before considering Botox as first-line therapy. UR - https://annalsofdentalspecialty.net.in/article/evaluation-of-the-role-of-botox-in-the-management-of-tmj-disorders-literature-review-5ojgsmnuh1tt81x ER -