Introduction: The temporomandibular joint is also called the mandibular joint. As the name suggests, it is an articulation between the temporal bone and the mandible.Pain in the TMJ region is a common finding. Disorders of the TMJ are recorded quite frequently in adults. Symptoms of such disorders include pain, clicking, jaw deviation, attrition and limited mouth opening.

Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in a University setting. The case records were collected using multiple criteria which included impacted third molars, OPGs etc. A total of 684 records were obtained. An approval from the Institutional Ethical Approval Board was obtained to assess the patient data records. All teeth that were impacted were considered. Exclusion criteria were mandibular impacted third molars, incomplete records, poor quality of the OPGs.

Results: All results were obtained in the form of charts and graphs. The TMJ findings were categorised as Flattening, Erosion, Osteophyte and Normal. These findings were recorded on both the left and right side of each OPG. An association was made between gender of the patient and the findings on the right side as well as the left side. A majority of 70% of the population presented with clicking. The most commonly found TMJ characteristic was flattening of the condyle. It was seen in about 14-17% of the population (including males, females, right and left side).

Conclusion: It can be concluded that  most of the people (70%) belonging to the age group of 21 to 40 years experienced clicking.