Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a complex condition that affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the joint connecting the lower jaw to the skull.
According to a new Research and Markets report entitled “Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Use of Oral Appliance for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in the United States,” about 50% of the patient population receiving treatment for TMD complains of pain after 5 years of treatment, and about 20% of the population experiences long-term disability.
Estimated annual healthcare cost associated with diagnosis, treatment (consultation), and device is about $4.00 billion. Slow but steady increase in awareness among patients—to get diagnosis and seek treatment—is driving the oral appliance market for treatment of TMD.
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