Temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome-a therapeu- tic approach

1) Background: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is responsible for vital func-tions like mastication, swallowing, and suction reflex and other relational functions, like talking and phonation. The etiology of temporomandibular joint disorders is multifac-torial and involves subjective and objective clinical symptomatology. (2) Methods: The therapy is complex and encompasses a series of methods that interconnects various medical specialties. Bad habits and parafunction are risk factors that may initiate and exacerbate a temporomandibular joint pathology. This prospective study aimed to show the positive impact of correct multidisciplinary therapy on the complex of TMJ disorders -pain and bad oral behaviors. The therapy methods used in this study were: medical, prosthetic, orthodontic, surgical, and physiotherapy (PKT). (3) Results: The data ob-tained showed good results if the oral habits and TMJ disorders are treated correctly and simultaneously. (4) Conclusions: All therapeutical approaches addressed in this study had beneficial effects on the recovery of the temporomandibular joint.