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Table 2 Frequency distribution of symptoms and signs reported by the subjects with TMD

From: Evaluation of temporomandibular disorders among dental students of Saudi Arabia using Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD): a cross-sectional study

Variable

Categories

Present f (%)

Overall prevalence of TMD (at least one TMD)

91 (36.99)

Symptoms*

Pain in Jaw, temple, in the ear or in front of ear

70 (76.92)

Headache

17 (18.68)

Joint noise

28 (30.76)

Jaw locking

5 (5.49)

Signs**

Familiar pain

64 (70.32)

Familiar headache

15 (16.48)

Mandibular movement pattern

59 (64.83)

Restricted mandibular movements

4 (4.39)

Joint Noise

17 (18.68)

Muscle tenderness

54 (59.34)

Joint tenderness

13 (14.28)

  1. *Data derived from the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) DC/TMD symptom Questionnaire
  2. **Data derived from the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) DC/TMD clinical examination form