颞下颌关节紊乱综合征是一种自限型疾病。[2]Kapur N, Kamel IR, Herlich A. Oral and craniofacial pain: diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment. Int Anesthesiol Clin. 2003;41:115-150.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12872029?tool=bestpractice.com随着年龄增长,症状和体征逐渐减少。[2]Kapur N, Kamel IR, Herlich A. Oral and craniofacial pain: diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment. Int Anesthesiol Clin. 2003;41:115-150.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12872029?tool=bestpractice.com随着时间推移,关节的弹响减轻。[35]Racich MJ. Orofacial pain and occlusion: is there a link? An overview of current concepts and the clinical implications. J Prosthet Dent. 2005;93:189-196.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15674232?tool=bestpractice.com多数患者做不做治疗都可能有改善。颞下颌关节综合征的治疗为非治愈性,但可缓解症状;80% 的患者都可以采用姑息治疗成功地管理。[1]Dimitroulis G. Temporomandibular disorders: a clinical update. BMJ. 1998;317:190-194.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1113540/?tool=pubmedhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9665905?tool=bestpractice.com