 In this study, 51 patients were allocated to one of the research groups. In Group I, it was instituted counseling therapy. For Group II was conducted treatment as usual with occlusal splint. Patients were followed for returns at 7, 15, 30 and 60 days after baseline. At baseline, all patients were examined and assessed Research Diagnostic CriteriaTemporomandibular Disorder RDCTMD form. In addition, the patients were referred for specific treatment according to the group to which belonged. In each session, patients were also surveyed about pain intensity using a Numeric Scale. To analyze the impact of pain on quality of life, Oral Health Impact Profile OHIP-14 questionnaire was used. 