Table 5.
Effects of bruxism on the oral health-related quality of life.
| Issues/Problems | Bruxism Mean Score ± SD | Non-Bruxism Mean Score ± SD | Mean Difference | 95% CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functional limitation | 1.4 ± 1.4 | 0.8 ± 1.1 | 0.65 | 0.44–0.86 | <0.001 |
| Physical pain | 3.3 ± 1.4 | 2.6 ± 1.6 | 0.78 | 0.53–1.03 | <0.001 |
| Psychological discomfort | 3.0 ± 1.7 | 2.1 ± 1.7 | 0.91 | 0.63–1.20 | <0.001 |
| Physical disability | 2.0 ± 1.6 | 1.3 ± 1.5 | 0.69 | 0.44–0.94 | <0.001 |
| Psychological disability | 2.4 ± 1.7 | 1.5 ± 1.5 | 0.88 | 0.62–1.15 | <0.001 |
| Social disability | 1.4 ± 1.5 | 0.7 ± 1.2 | 0.65 | 0.42–0.87 | <0.001 |
| Handicap | 1.4 ± 1.5 | 0.8 ± 1.2 | 0.64 | 0.42–0.87 | <0.001 |
| Total score | 14.9 ± 8.0 | 9.7 ± 7.9 | 5.19 | 3.08–6.50 | <0.001 |