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Table 2 Changes in Helkimo Clinical Dysfunction Index at first examination and after a 1-year follow-up examination for each TMD subtypes

From: Occlusal adjustment using the bite plate-induced occlusal position as a reference position for temporomandibular disorders: a pilot study

 

Myofacial

Disc disp.

Arthritis

CDI

1 st Exam.

1 y

1 st Exam.

1 y

1 st Exam.

1 y

Di O

0%

80%

0%

86%

0%

0%

Di I

0%

20%

36%

14%

0%

100%

Di II

40%

0%

43%

0%

50%

0%

Di III

20%

0%

21%

0%

50%

0%

  1. CDI: Helkimo Clinical Dysfunction Index; 1st Exam.: first examination; 1 y: 1-year follow-up examination; Disc disp.: Disc displacement; Myofacial: Myofacial pain. Di O: no TMD; Di I: mild TMD; Di II: moderate TMD; and Di III: severe TMD.
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