Allergan Manufacturer Guide Allergan Medication Guide Botox Mechanism of Action Botulinum Toxin A is being used frequently in cosmetic surgical practices to inhibit the function of the muscles of facial expression. Botulinum Toxin is an endotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, a gram positive anaerobic organism. The primary effect of botulinum toxin is receptor-mediated […]
Nerve Anatomy Nerve Transmission Speed A-alpha: largest diameter, heavy myelin, fastest Mediate position and fine touch through muscle spindles and skeletal muscle efferents A-beta: large diameter, medium myelin, medium speed Mediate proprioception; respond to non-noxious mechanical stimuli A-delta: small diameter, minimal myelin, medium speed Carry pain and temperature (fast) C-fibers: smallest diameter, no myelin, slowest
Indications for Extraction There are several indications for the extraction of impacted third molars, depending on the position and soft tissue envelope. Root resorption, caries, and demineralization of the 2nd molar. The presence of impacted 3rd molars during a bilateral sagittal split osteotomy may increase the likelihood of an unfavorable split and therefore may be
