Table 2 Differences in mean values of the range of motion (mm) of patient groups with change or no change in disc positions after treatment; related to age, locking duration, maximum mouth opening, lateral and protrusive eccentric movements
Variables | Change in disc position (n = 11) | No change in disc position (n = 12) | Overall (n = 23) | t | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | 25,64 ± 11,01 | 28,58 ± 10,33 | 27,17 ± 10,52 | 0,660 | *NS |
Locking duration | 12,91 ± 10,25 | 14,5 ± 10,13 | 13,74 ± 9,99 | 0,370 | *NS |
Right/Left lateral movement after treatment | 12,33 ± 1,53 | 11,79 ± 1,28 | 12,04 ± 1,41 | -1,290 | *NS |
Protrusive movement after treatment | 7,64 ± 1,8 | 7 ± 0,95 | 7,3 ± 1,43 | -1,070 | *NS |
Maximum mouth opening after treatment | 50,73 ± 6,65 | 47,75 ± 6,03 | 49,17 ± 6,37 | -1,130 | *NS |