Table 2.
Frequency distribution of symptoms and signs reported by the subjects with TMD
| Variable | Categories | Present f (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall prevalence of TMD (at least one TMD) | 91 (36.99) | |
| Symptoms* | Pain in Jaw, temple, in the ear or in front of ear | 70 (76.92) |
| Headache | 17 (18.68) | |
| Joint noise | 28 (30.76) | |
| Jaw locking | 5 (5.49) | |
| Signs** | Familiar pain | 64 (70.32) |
| Familiar headache | 15 (16.48) | |
| Mandibular movement pattern | 59 (64.83) | |
| Restricted mandibular movements | 4 (4.39) | |
| Joint Noise | 17 (18.68) | |
| Muscle tenderness | 54 (59.34) | |
| Joint tenderness | 13 (14.28) | |
*Data derived from the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) DC/TMD symptom Questionnaire
**Data derived from the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) DC/TMD clinical examination form