# Correlation between Temporomandibularibular Disorders and
## 5 Conclusions  
In conclusion, there are numerous and complex relationships between TMD and tinnitus. Even while some writers have questioned whether an issue with the TMJ is the actual cause of tinnitus or just one of its symptoms, research shows that there is a strong correlation between the two illnesses. This study reveals that not all patients with TMD will develop tinnitus, indicating that other factors may also contribute. Tinnitus is known to be associated with advanced age, male gender, and hearing loss.  
Numerous alternative processes have been used to explain the connection between tinnitus and TMD. Tinnitus can be caused by the trigeminal nerve, which innervates the TMJ, modulating the activity of the central auditory pathway. Tinnitus development may also be influenced by structural anomalies, such as a shallower glenoid fossa or flaws in the ossification of the temporal bone. Additionally, there is evidence that stress and bruxism may share a same ethology with tinnitus and TMD.  
Physical therapy, manual therapy, exercise, education, and surgical intervention are some of the different treatment modalities for TMJ-related tinnitus. Studies have demonstrated that a multidisciplinary strategy that incorporates several medicines can enhance clinical results. With some encouraging results, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has also been researched as a potential treatment option for tinnitus.  
According to data in the literature, occlusal splints do not contribute to the improvement of tinnitus symptoms.  
Tinnitus has an impact on patients' quality of life, so a multidisciplinary treatment approach is necessary. A thorough approach to diagnosis and treatment is essential because both illnesses have been linked to significant levels of depression. Tinnitus is a complex condition and treating it effectively and enhancing patients' wellbeing requires an understanding of how it interacts with TMD.  
To create more specialized and individualized treatment modalities, additional study is required to clarify the precise mechanisms behind the association between TMD and tinnitus. Large-scale, national-level investigations that take the influence on quality of life into consideration are especially necessary. To effectively serve patients with TMD and tinnitus and ultimately improve their quality of life, healthcare providers must increase our understanding of this complex link.  
Conceptualization, A.M.L, G.M. and V.S.; methodology, E.M. and N.D.L.; software, M.C. and A.P. ([PERSON]); validation, G.G., S.B. and A.D.L.; formal analysis, E.M.; investigation, N.D.L., V.S., G.G. and G.D.; resources, F.I.; data curation, A.M.I. and A.P. ([PERSON]); writing--original draft preparation, A.M.I, A.D.I. and A.P. ([PERSON]); writing--review and editing, G.M.; visualization, G.G., S.B. and V.S.; supervision, N.D.L.; project administration, M.C., F.I., G.D. and A.P. ([PERSON]); funding acquisition, A.P. ([PERSON]), F.I., G.D. and A.M.I. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.  
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