Table 2.
Pain intensity (estimated with visual analogue scale, VAS) and clinical TMD findings in the stabilisation splint group before treatment and after a 6-month follow-up
| Mean | N | Standard Deviation | Standard Error Mean | Mean Difference | t value | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAS_baseline | 6.043 | 40 | 0.754 | 0.119 | 2.2350 | 19.607 | <0.0001 |
| VAS_followup | 3.808 | 40 | 1.018 | 0.161 | |||
| AMO_baseline (mm) | 43.863 | 40 | 1.403 | 0.222 | −1.6650 | 6.645 | <0.0001 |
| AMO_followup (mm) | 45.528 | 40 | 1.395 | 0.221 | |||
| RL_baseline (mm) | 10.283 | 40 | 0.981 | 0.155 | −0.2175 | 8.054 | <0.0001 |
| RL_followup (mm) | 10.500 | 40 | 0.980 | 0.155 | |||
| LL_baseline (mm) | 10.140 | 40 | 0.906 | 0.143 | −0.2325 | 3.878 | <0.0001 |
| LL_followup (mm) | 10.373 | 40 | 0.838 | 0.132 | |||
| P_baseline (mm) | 9.073 | 40 | 1.079 | 0.171 | −0.8325 | 5.356 | <0.0001 |
| P_followup (mm) | 9.905 | 40 | 0.562 | 0.089 | |||
| PMS_baseline | 11.625 | 40 | 3.295 | 0.521 | 2.900 | 6.754 | <0.0001 |
| PMS_followup | 8.725 | 40 | 3.088 | 0.488 |