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Alleviating Orofacial Pain: An Assessment of the TMJ Disorders Market, from Non-Invasive Therapies to Advanced Surgical and Implant Solutions
The TMJ Disorders (TMD) market focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint, the muscles of mastication, and associated structures, characterized by chronic facial pain, jaw clicking, and restricted function. The market is expanding steadily, driven by a confluence of demographic and lifestyle factors, including an aging population prone to degenerative joint conditions like osteoarthritis, and the rising prevalence of stress-related behaviors such as bruxism (teeth grinding) and clenching, which directly contribute to TMD etiology. The market covers a broad spectrum of interventions, from conservative and non-invasive measures—such as custom-fit occlusal splints (night guards), physical therapy, and pharmacology (NSAIDs, muscle relaxants)—to more advanced treatments like arthrocentesis, arthroscopy, and, in severe cases of structural joint damage, complex open-joint surgery and total joint replacement using custom implants. The multidisciplinary…