Table 2 Frequency distribution of several somatic complaints reported by patients from the POC and patients from the TMD/OFPOC (percentages shown in parentheses)
Patients from the POC (n = 65) | Patients from the TMD/OFPOC (n = 60) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Joint clicking | 13 (20.0) | 46 (76.7) | *** |
Other TMJ sounds | 3 (4.6) | 14 (23.3) | ** |
Impaired mouth opening | 8 (12.3) | 36 (60.0) | *** |
Impaired mouth closing | 7 (10.8) | 13 (21.7) | n. s. |
Impaired chewing | 11 (16.9) | 36 (60.0) | *** |
Masticatory muscle fatigue | 5 (7.7) | 19 (31.7) | ** |
Masticatory muscle stiffness | 4 (6.2) | 20 (33.3) | *** |
Extensive prosthodontic management prior to consultation | 48 (73.8) | 33 (55.0) | * |
Extensive orthodontic management prior to consultation | 16 (24.6) | 20 (33.3) | n. s. |
Extensive surgical management prior to consultation | 21 (32.3) | 19 (31.7) | n. s. |
Extensive occlusal adjustment prior to consultation | 22 (33.8) | 18 (30.0) | n. s. |
Presence of habits | 4 (6.2) | 9 (15.0) | n. s. |
Nail biting | 2 (3.1) | 1 (1.7) | n. s. |
Lip biting | 2 (3.1) | 8 (13.3) | * |
Smoking | 13 (20.0) | 10 (16.7) | n. s. |
Tooth hypersensitivity | 23 (35.4) | 22 (36.7) | n. s. |
Disturbance of a single tooth | 8 (12.3) | 14 (23.3) | n. s. |
Pain upon wide mouth opening | 6 (9.2) | 37 (61.7) | *** |
Mouth dryness/burning mouth | 17 (26.2) | 21 (35.0) | n. s. |
Need of a specific position to correctly close the mouth | 9 (13.8) | 26 (43.3) | *** |
Self-assessment of treatment need | 29 (44.6) | 54 (90.0) | *** |