OHI-S Botulinum Toxin-A Application for Aesthetic Medicine and Orofacial Pain

4 lessons (1h 11min)
Pharmacological mechanism and therapeutic applications of Botulinum Toxin-A for dentists of all specialties!
Gain an in-depth understanding of the pharmacological mechanisms and therapeutic applications of Botulinum Toxin-A in aesthetic medicine and orofacial pain with Prof. Giancarlo Torre.
During the course, you will learn in detail about:
– Protocols for handling and dosage calculation of Botulinum Toxin-A
– Anatomy of the face and injection landmarks
– Step-by-step procedure for Botulinum Toxin-A injection into craniofacial muscles.
The OHI‑S Botulinum Toxin‑A Application for Aesthetic Medicine and Orofacial Pain course is best for dentists, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and medical professionals who want structured, CE‑accredited training in the therapeutic and aesthetic use of botulinum toxin in dentistry and facial medicine. It combines evidence‑based protocols for managing orofacial pain with techniques for enhancing facial aesthetics.
Who Should Enroll

Dentists & prosthodontists integrating botulinum toxin into restorative and aesthetic dental workflows.
Oral & maxillofacial surgeons applying toxin therapy for functional rehabilitation and facial aesthetics.
Periodontists & orthodontists managing occlusal dysfunctions and facial balance with adjunctive toxin therapy.
Medical professionals in aesthetic medicine expanding their scope into dental‑related facial treatments.
Residents, fellows, and trainees in dentistry or facial medicine seeking structured training in toxin applications.

What You’ll Learn

Pharmacology & safety: understanding botulinum toxin‑A mechanisms, indications, and contraindications.
Aesthetic applications: facial contouring, smile design, and soft tissue balance.
Therapeutic protocols: toxin use for temporomandibular disorders (TMD), bruxism, and orofacial pain.
Injection techniques: anatomical landmarks, dosage, and delivery methods.
Interdisciplinary integration: combining toxin therapy with prosthodontics, orthodontics, and restorative dentistry.
Case‑based lessons: clinical examples demonstrating predictable functional and aesthetic outcomes.

 
+ Topics:

Lesson 1.Botulinum Toxin as a Drug in Clinical Dentistry and Medicine

– Botox as a drug that treats everything
– Doses of botulinum toxin: indications and side effects
– Chemical components of botulinum toxin
– Serotypes of botulinum toxin
– Trademarks approved by the FDA
– Therapeutic and aesthetic indications of botulinum toxin-A.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, General dentists.

Lesson 2.Botulinum Toxin-A: Mechanism of Action and Handling Protocols

– Neuromuscular mechanism of action of botulinum toxin-A
– Antinociceptive mechanism of action of botulinum toxin-A
– Clinical indications and contraindications of botulinum toxin-A
– Antigen and antibody reaction to botulinum toxin-A;
– Dosage calculation in relation to the therapeutic effect
– Minimum effective dosage for aesthetic objectives
– Frequency of botulinum toxin-A injections
– Handling protocols for botulinum toxin-A
– Step-by-step video demonstration of handling and dosage calculation of botulinum toxin-A.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, General dentists.

Lesson 3.Botulinum Toxin-A Injection in Aesthetic Medicine

– Anatomy of the face and injection landmarks
– Indications for botulinum toxin-A injection in aesthetic medicine
– Antinociceptive effects of botulinum toxin-A injection
– Central and peripheral antinociceptive effects.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, General dentists.

Lesson 4.Botulinum Toxin-A for Orofacial Pain Injections

– Systematic benefits of botulinum toxin-A injection
– Botulinum toxin-A injection vs. physiotherapy and laser treatment
– Botulinum toxin-A injection for localized orofacial pain treatment
– Step-by-step procedure for botulinum toxin-A injection into the masseter muscle
– Adverse effects of intramuscular injections of botulinum toxin-A
– Effects and transport to the CNS.
Recommended for: Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Functional dentists, Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, General dentists.