Who is affected by TM disorders
Temporomandibular (TM) disorders are most common in younger adults (ages 20 to 40) and in women.1
About 3 out of 10 adults have some symptoms of a TM disorder. Among adults who are tested, 4 out of 10 show some kind of TM disorder. But less than 1 out of 10 adults has jaw problems or pain that is so severe that they need treatment.2
References
Citations
Management of Temporomandibular Disorders. NIH Technology Assessment Statement (1996 April 29–May 1). Available online: http://text.nlm.nih.gov/nih/ta/www/018txt.html.
Eriksson PO, Zafar H (2007). Cervico-cranio-mandibular disorders. In RE Rakel, ET Bope, eds., Conn's Current Therapy 2007, pp. 1143–1148. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.
Credits
| Author: | Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: January 24, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry |
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