Prevalence and correlation with sex, age, and dental status of bone apposition at the mandibular angle and radiographic alterations of the temporomandibular joints: a retrospective observational study in an adult Swiss population

Table 3 Use of analgesics and contaminating changes in the TMJs or mandibular angle by age and sex

Group		Intake of analgesics	Contaminating changes of the TMJ or mandibular angle
Age [years]	20-29	5	2
	30-39	5	4
	40-49	16	15
	50-59	12	8
	60-69	13	10
	70-79	11	10
Sex
F	n=283	27	18
F	n=283	(9.5%)	(6.4%)
M	n=317	35	31
M	n=317	(11%)	(9.8%)

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