Table 4 Comparison of temporomandibular disorders and psychological aspects between males and females
Variable | Males n (%) | Females n (%) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Myalgia | 14 (7.7) | 32 (17.7) | 0.08* |
Miofascial pain | 0 (0) | 1 (0.55) | |
Referred miofascial pain | 1 (0.55) | 0 (0) | |
Arthralgia | 5 (2.77) | 6 (3.33) | |
Headache attributed to TMD | 6 (3.33) | 12 (6.66) | |
Disc displacement with reduction | 4 (2.22) | 2 (1.11) | |
Symptoms of anxiety | 22 (12.22) | 78 (43.3) | 0.03** |
Symptoms of depression | 58 (32.22) | 52 (28.8) | 0.08** |
Symptoms of somatization | 86 (47.7) | 30 (20) | 0.001** |