Table 3 Percentage distribution of TMD symptoms according to gender
Symptoms of TMD | Females n = 230 (%) | Males n = 155 (%) | Total n = 385 (%) | P-value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Headache | 24.5 | 12.1 | 22 | Ns |
TMJ noise | 9.1 | 6.1 | 8.7 | Ns |
Pain during chewing | 15.6 | 3.1 | 14 | * |
Difficulty opening | 2.9 | 0 | 2.5 | Ns |
Jaw locking | 1.9 | 3.1 | 2.1 | Ns |
At least one symptom | 35.1 | 21.9 | 33 | * |