The Role of Supraerupted and Distoverted Maxillary Third Molars in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorder: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Objective Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a multifactorial disease that classified into muscular and joint disorders. The etiology of TMD unknown but it related to various factors such as bruxism, uncorrected high dental restorations, occlusal prematurities. This study aims provide treatment modalities for patients with supraerupted and/or distoverted maxillary third molars have premature contact the opposing arch. Methods A total 430 subjects diagnosed were included in randomized control groups based on their needs. detailed case history was taken, findings intra extra oral examination recorded along other investigations model analysis, orthopantomogram (OPG), cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), MRI. multiphase counseling phase I, extraction II (only group), appliance phase. final involved restoration edentulous areas or reduced vertical dimension. Results Extraction group during showed 96% reduction when compared who did not undergo extraction. Conclusion repetitive motion disorder, success relies elimination causative factors, type used, establishment ideal occlusion. suggests prerequisite treating patients.