Over the years, functional disturbances of the masticatory system around TMJ have been identified by different terms. Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) are the most frequent and latest term used to describe this group of symptoms around the TMJ. TMD refers to a cluster of conditions characterized by pain in the TMJ or its surrounding tissues, functional limitations of the mandible, or clicking in the TMJ during motion. Symptoms of TMD include joint pain, joint clicking, popping, jaw stiffness, radiating pain to neck or face, ringing of ears and limited movement of jaws. Keywords: Temporomandibular joint disorder