Table 7.
Data for some cut-off points in algometry as discriminators for patients without symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction or with Di group I, II, or III.
| Variable | Parameter | Sensitivity = specificity | Specificity = 95% | AUC (SEM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean pain value1 | Cut-off point | 4.2 VAS | 7.4 VAS | 0.8572 (0.0531) |
| Sensitivity | 74.9% | 58.4% | ||
| Specificity | 74.2% | 95.3% | ||
| Accuracy | 74.5% | 68.1% | ||
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| Mean absolute difference in pain between right and left side1 | Cut-off point | 1.7 VAS | 4.1 VAS | 0.8142 (0.0495) |
| Sensitivity | 68.1% | 42.3% | ||
| Specificity | 68.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Accuracy | 68.2% | 52.5% | ||
1Mean value for 12 measurement points.
AUC: area under ROC curve, SEM: standard error of mean.