Abstract:

354 cases of TMJ dysfunction were under observation,among them,314 cases (88.7%) displayed facial deformity.The present paper described the most important clinical characteristics and the X-ray manifestions.Emphasis was laid on the relationship between the occurrence of this syndrome and the malocclusion (as deep overbite) and oeclusal dysfunction (as unilateral mastrcation).Proper treatment consisted of correction of the occlusion (occlusal adjustment,orthodontics, prosthodontics,etc.),supplemented with functional excercise and surgical orthodontics.