SUMMARY
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) plays a key role in the masticatory system, and TMJ-related pain is a common concern in dental practice. This study aims to conduct a clinical and statistical analysis of TMJ pain syndromes and their epidemiological characteristics across three time intervals: 1990–1993, 2000–2003, and 2010–2013. A total of 387 patients were randomly selected for analysis. Demographic, clinical, and functional parameters were evaluated. The findings highlight changes in the presentation of TMJ pain and the distribution of associated risk factors over the studied decades.
Keywords: temporomandibular joint, joint pain, dysfunction, epidemiology, gnathology

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