Summary:
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is a complex and
multifactorial disorder of oro-facial region. It is one of the
most common disorders in maxillofacial region. The usual
complain of the patients with this syndrome are pain in the
area of the jaw and associated muscles, eating problem,
chewing and locking of the jaw. It is more common in female
than male. It’s etiology is not yet well established. However
it’s successful management depends on identification and
controlling of the etiological factors.
(J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2017; 35: 133-141)