Abstract
Objectives: This study focuses on performing a literature review regarding the indications for therapeutic purposes of the use of botulinum toxin type A in dental use for the treatment of patients with brucism and excessive gingival smile. Methods: A literature review was carried out, using as a descriptive aspect with an informative character, in which the construction process occurred through research in scientific collections, presenting as descriptors: The use of botulinum toxin as therapeutic purposes, use in bruxism and botulinum toxin type A for gingival corrections. Results: In order to alleviate the problems related to bruxism and gingival smile, returning to the patient not only aesthetic but also therapeutic purposes, the use of botulinum toxin stands out, as it is a non-invisible procedure with immediate results. Conclusion: Botulinum toxin type A is a first choice when it comes to therapeutic procedures, has a satisfactory result in a short time, due to the control of the masseter and temporal muscle hyperactivity, being easy to handle by qualified dental surgeons.