Table 3.

Comparison of the groups in terms of clinical examination (Chi-square test)

			Groups				p
			Control		Bruxism
			n	%	n	%
Abnormal tooth wear		No	35	100.0	18	51.4	0.000*
		Yes	0	0.0	17	48.6
Tooth impressions on buccal area		No	31	88.6	15	42.9	0.000*
		Yes	4	11.4	20	57.1
Tooth impressions on the tongue		No	32	91.4	7	20.0	0.000*
		Yes	3	8.6	28	80.0
Masseter muscle hypertrophy		No	35	100.0	3	8.6	0.000*
		Yes	0	0.0	32	91.4
Pain on palpation of the muscles	Masseter	No	35	100.0	3	8.6	0.000*
		Yes	0	0.0	32	91.4
	Temporal	No	35	100.0	16	45.7	0.000*
		Yes	0	0.0	19	54.3
	Lateral pterygoid	No	35	100.0	15	42.9	0.000*
		Yes	0	0.0	20	57.1