The effect of botulinum toxin-A injection into the masseter muscles on prevention of plate fracture and post-operative relapse in patients receiving orthognathic surgery
Abstract Background Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injection into muscle reduces muscular power and may prevent post-operative complication after orthognathic surgery. The purpose of this study was (1) to evaluate BTX-A injection into the masseter muscle on the prevention of plate fracture and (2) to com...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2018-11-01
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Series: | Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40902-018-0174-0 |