Botox for Bruxism. How many units?

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I'm going in for a consultation on Wednesday for botox treatment to help reduce my jaw clenching. I have been using a bite splint at night which interupts my sleep. The main concern is my clenching during the day which once I realize its happening, I correct it, but it happens again shortly after. I also have TMJ which I would like to try botox first before actual surgery. What is the least amount of units I can get for treatment? I would like to try little before too much. Thanks

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There is a variation in number of units needed and its based on how bad the clenching is and if they are injecting the TMJ or the masseter.  Please speak to your physician about his plan.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Ken Landow, MD · Answer

necessary to correct the problem...much moreso than with botox for cosmetic purposes...depending on a variety of factors the dose can range anywhere from 15-40 units per side with an average of somewhere in the 15-25 unit range...but realize the lower the initial dose, the more likely you are to need a follow up treatment in about a month...

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

That is my starting dose, and go up to 40 units per side.  It help the joint derangement pain but help with the muscle associated tension pain.

Henri P. Gaboriau, MD, FACS · Answer

I usually start with 2.5 Units per side, injected in the masseter for the first injection and then most of my patients requires around 5 units per side.

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