Knowledge and Attitudes of Dental Patients Toward Botulinum Toxin Treatment

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dc.authoridhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2744-3069
dc.authoridhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3357-3740
dc.contributor.authorDede, Merve
dc.contributor.authorÖzyetim, Esra Bilgi
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-13T08:02:06Z
dc.date.available2026-03-13T08:02:06Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentFakülteler, Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi, Klinik Bilimler Bölümü
dc.description.abstractBackground: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of patients applying to a dental faculty for treatment regarding botulinum toxin. Methods: The study was conducted at the İstanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Dentistry Hospital and included a total of 139 patients. A 3-section questionnaire was used: (1) demo?graphic data, (2) knowledge of Botox, and (3) attitudes toward Botox applications. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS 23.0, and the Kruskal-Wallis test, Dunn’s test, Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-square test, and Fisher’s Exact tests were applied. Results: Among the participants, 67.6% were female, 32.4% were male, and 70.6% were between 18 and 44 years old. Only 15.1% of the participants correctly answered the ques?tion “What Is Botox?.” While 75.5% of the participants stated that Botox is used for cosmetic purposes, their knowledge of its therapeutic applications was limited. Additionally, 20.9% of participants reported being aware of the side effects of Botox, while 33.1% stated that they had considered undergoing Botox treatment. 12.9% of the participants had previously undergone Botox procedures, with 72.2% receiving it for aesthetic reasons and 27.8% for medical purposes. Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that patients have insufficient knowledge regarding the therapeutic uses of botulinum toxin. Participants predominantly perceive Botox as a cos?metic procedure and have limited awareness of its medical benefits. Furthermore, a significant portion of participants believe that Botox procedures can only be performed by plastic surgeons and dermatologists, demonstrating low awareness of the competency of dentists in administer?ing such treatments. This study highlights the need to increase patient awareness regarding both the aesthetic and therapeutic uses of Boto
dc.identifier.citationDede, M., & Bilgi Özyetim, E. (2025). Knowledge and attitudes of dental patients toward botulinum toxin treatment. Essentials of Dentistry, 4(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.5152/essentdent.2025.25023
dc.identifier.doi10.5152/EssentDent.2025.25023
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12941/392
dc.institutionauthorDede, Merve
dc.institutionauthoridhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2744-3069
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofIstanbul University Cerrahpasa
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Ulusal Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subjectBotulinum Toxin
dc.subjectCosmetic Dentistry
dc.subjectPatient Awareness
dc.subjectTemporomandibular Joint Disorder
dc.subjectTherapeutic Applications
dc.titleKnowledge and Attitudes of Dental Patients Toward Botulinum Toxin Treatment
dc.typeArticle

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