Various contributing factors for temporomandibular disorders have been
enumerated; occlusal factors, trauma, habits (bruxism, lip-, tongue-, and nail-biting) and
psychological factors. However, prominent factors have not been found.
Keywords: Occlusion, habits, trauma, contributing factors, grinding, clenching,
myofascial pain, muscle tenderness, headache, occlusal interferences,
osteoarthrosis, clicking, crepitation, malocclusion, psychological factor.
