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Research and Markets: Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Use of Oral Appliance for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in the United States
[August 31, 2015]

Research and Markets: Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Use of Oral Appliance for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in the United States


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, treatent (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 (News - Alert) 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


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