Prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders before orthodontic treatment in a population of Santiago, Chile.

Conclusion: Since TMD signs and symptoms are such a common condition in patients with malocclusion, the assessment of TMJ is necessary to consider when planning an orthodontic treatment, to establish an adequate treatment plan.
Source: Revista clinica de periodoncia, implantologia y rehabilitacion oral - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research