Table 2.
The result of statistical analysis of masticatory muscles pain evaluation.
| Examinations | X ± SD | Min.-Max. | Median | Mann–Whitney U test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group I, exam 1 | 6.25 ± 1.371 | 4.0–9.0 | 6.0 | — |
| Group II, exam 1 | 6.20 ± 1.735 | 3.0–9.0 | 6.0 | — |
| Group I, exam 2 | 1.85 ± 0.489 | 1.0–3.0 | 2.0 | — |
| Group II, exam 2 | 3.20 ± 1.735 | 1.0–6.0 | 3.0 | — |
| Exams 1 and 2 within group I | 4.05 ± 2.449 | 1.0–9.0 | 3.5 | p ≤ 0.001 |
| Exams 1 and 2 within group II | 4.70 ± 2.289 | 1.0–9.0 | 5.0 | p ≤ 0.001 |
| Group I and group II: exam 1 | 6.23 ± 1.544 | 3.0–9.0 | 6.0 | p=0.9559 |
| Group I and group II: exam 2 | 2.53 ± 1.432 | 1.0–6.0 | 2.0 | p ≤ 0.001 |