Occlusion and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

The aetiology for the development of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) is multifactorial. This chapter deals with several controversies that exist regarding the role of occlusion as main etiological factor for TMDs with the evidence of numerous studies for and against the role of occlusion in TMD. Insights have been provided regarding various concepts of occlusion and its relation to the disorders of the temporomandibular joint.