It has been estimated that the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders is
in 20-30% of population, but the need for treatment is in less than 5%. However, early
treatment is needed for individuals with limitation of opening mouth or pain during
mandibular function.
Keywords: Temporomandibular disorders, temoromandibular joint, epidemiological
study, cross-sectional study, TMJ clicking, parafunction, lip biting, tongue
biting, nail biting, facial pain, locking, bruxism, headache.
