Prevalence of malocclusion, its association with occlusal interferences and temporomandibular disorders among the Saudi sub-population.

Aims: This Study was conducted to determine the incidence of malocclusion, occlusal interferences, temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) among the Saudi population and to evaluate the possible existence of an association between malocclusion, occlusal interferences and TMD.

Methods: 250 patients attending dental clinics in Abha city, Saudi Arabia for treatment was clinically examined for the degree of malocclusion. Patients were further evaluated for the presence of occlusal interferences and TMD.