TMJ disorders are a complication in itself. The orthodontic treatment is considered sometimes as a remedy for the TMJ disorders whereas other few times the same is considered as culprit. The common problems encountered in the clinical practice are Class II cases. Therefore the treatment plans for the cases are taken into consideration for the study. The main aim of the study is to determine, does Orthodontic treatment will cause TMD disorder or an remedy for TMD disorders.A Sample of 100 Patients between the age group of 10-22 yrs were taken for the Study, divided into two groups depending on the case and treatment plan. It was observed that during the course of the treatment patients of 1 st group that is Class II Div2 experience less pain and the severity was reduced this might me due to the forward displacement of mandible when the incisors weretorquedlabially so there was less compression on the retrodiscal tissue and hencethe pain was reduced.In group 2 Patients those subjected to Head gear experienced little pain.Thereby, the study enlightens about the relationship of orthodontics & TMJ disorders.
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