Table 3.
Comparison of muscle activity during mastication of sticky food.
Muscle activity | F | p-Value | Post hoc | ||
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Masseter | DG (n=7) | 48.05±13.69 | 5.824 | 0.012 | AB|C |
MG (n=8) | 46.04±14.55 | ||||
CG (n=5) | 79.95±29.01 | ||||
Temporalis | DG | 37.50±5.00 | 5.010 | 0.019 | A|C |
MG | 79.95±29.01 | ||||
CG | 83.55±48.39 |
Values are expressed as mean±standard deviation. DG – Temporomandibular Dysfunction Group; MG – Temporomandibular Joint Malalignment Group; CG – Control Group.