Declarative Title: Botulinum toxin A might be an alternative or adjunct therapy for the treatment of trigeminal and postherpetic neuralgia

Publication date: Available online 29 June 2017 Source:Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice Author(s): Ya-Wei Chen, Sung-Kiang Chuang Article Title and Bibliographic Information The efficacy of botulinum toxin for the treatment of trigeminal and postherpetic neuralgia: a systematic review with meta-analyses. Shackleton T, Ram S, Black M, Ryder J, Clark GT, Enciso R. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2016;122(1):61-71. Reviewer(s) Name and Contact Information Ya-Wei Chen, DDS, Sung-Kiang Chuang, DMD, MD, DMSc Purpose/Question Does botulinum toxin type A (BoTN-A) contribute to pain intensity reduction in trigeminal and postherpetic neuralgia? Source of Funding Information not available Type of Study/DESIGN Systematic review with meta-analysis of data

Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - June 29, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research