Scientific evidence for the diagnosis and treatment of TMD and its relation to occlusion and orthodontics

摘要: Introduction: Several concepts involve the etiology of TMD and its relation to occlusion orthodontics, which has been subject discussion controversy, complicating diagnosis construction an effective therapy for disorder. The relationship these three areas widely questioned it is very likely that a paradigm shift happening concerning TMD. Literature Review: Etiology multifactorial complex, so attempt isolate universal cause not successful. Signs symptoms may manifest in several ways and, moreover, inadequate treatments lead iatrogenic therapies, allowing chronicity symptoms. aim this study was present existing information on TMD, considering physiological character, etiology, diagnostic methods, different forms treatment. Additionally, discuss possible with other dentistry, especially orthodontics occlusion, through literature review national international databases (PubMed, Scielo, Bireme Google Scholar). Final considerations: Although controversial, scientific evidence does seem support both orthodontics/ occlusion/TMD relationships. Nevertheless, important stress occlusal orthodontic treatment, when correctly conducted, play crucial role dentistry since they are involved distinct relevant aspects function esthetics stomatognathic system therefore, should be overlooked by dental professionals.