Generally, it is accepted that the origin of the functional disruptions of the stomatognathic system is due to many factors. Nevertheless, although in children and adults TMJD prevalence has been high, no predominant cause has been elicited.
De forma general, se acepta la idea de que el origen de los disturbios funcionales del sistema estomatognático es multifactorial, pero a pesar de que, tanto en niños como en adultos, la prevalencia de DTM ha sido alta, no se ha evidenciado un factor causal predominante.