Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a common cause of discomfort in the orofacial region. This term comprises several conditions whose aetiology is multifactorial. These disorders can afflict the masticatory musculature and the osseous and soft tissue components of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), including the articular disc and its ligaments (Barghan et al., 2012). The prevalence of TMD in the general population is 10%-30%, of which approximately 70% is related to a displacement of the TMJ disc, which can lead to