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Table 4 Comparison of clinical symptoms between HSS group (n = 43) and control group (n = 44)

From: Effects of occlusal splint and exercise therapy, respectively, for the painful temporomandibular disorder in patients seeking for orthodontic treatment: a retrospective study

measurements

T 1

T 2

HSS group

control group

P

HSS group

control group

P

TMJ Pain (VAS)

1.47 ± 0.89

1.58 ± 0.74

0.476

1.52 ± 0.75

3.84 ± 1.29

0.017*

TMJ Pain (No. of joints)

10/70

13/72

0.882

15/70

45/72

0.004*

TMJ Clicking (No. of joints)

32/70

37/72

0.531

36/70

35/72

0.274