The treatment of patients with temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction remains a controversial issue. Strong evidence exists that the occlusion of the teeth may not be a significant contributor to the overall etiology of the disorder. This now presents clinicians and researchers with a problem. What factors are responsible for the pain and dysfunction? Today, no solid evidence exists to substantiate the etiology of this disorder.
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