Temporomandibular Disorder Symptoms and Orthodontic Treatment: A Cross - Sectional Study

The relationship between temporomandibular joint TMJ disorders and orthodontic treatment of malocclusion has shown conflicting results.This study aims to assess the impact of temporomandibular disorders TMDs on the management of orthodontic cases and investigate the correlation between TMDs and various aspects of orthodontic treatment.A crosssectional study of 242 patients using a doctorprovided questionnaire evaluated occlusion type, muscular integrity, and head and neck pain.Pretreatment, 0.4 had moderate TMD, 16.5 had mild TMD, and 83.1 were TMDfree.Posttreatment, 2.1 had moderate TMD, 43.8 had mild TMD, and 54.1 were TMD free.There was a statistically significant difference in TMD presence based on gender and malocclusion type posttreatment P <.05.Individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific malocclusion and TMD status can minimize risks and maximize benefits.