DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b7tslv/temporomandibular) has announced the addition of the "Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Use of Oral Appliance for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in the United States " report to their offering.
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a complex condition that affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the joint connecting the lower jaw to the skull. 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.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Executive Summary
TMD - A Snapshot
2. Clinical Understanding of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
- TMD - Causes
- TMD - Symptoms
- TMD - Patient Flow
- A Patient's 5-year Journey With TMD
- TMD - Diagnosis
- TMD - Treatment
- TMD - Prognosis of Disease
- Oral Appliance Devices Used (or marketed) for TMD
3. Oral Appliances Market in TMD - Drivers and Restraints
- Market Drivers and Restraints
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
4. TMD and Sleep Apnea
- Correlation Between TMD and Sleep Apnea
- Case Study - Oral Appliance Treatment for Patients with TMD and Sleep Apnea
- Oral Appliance Treatment Devices Used (or marketed) for TMD and Sleep Apnea
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b7tslv/temporomandibular
