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Table 2 The frequency of orofacial symptoms and the comparison results between the groups

From: Fibromyalgia syndrome and dental anxiety

 

FM N = 63 (%)

Control N = 50 (%)

p value

TMJ pain

Yes

21 (33.3)

11 (22)

0.184

No

42 (66.7)

39 (78)

 

Glossodynia

Yes

4 (6.3)

2 (4)

0.580

No

59 (93.7)

48 (96)

 

Dysgeusia

Yes

5 (7.9)

1 (2)

0.162

No

58 (92.1)

49 (98)

 

Xerostomia

Yes

18 (28.6)

16 (32)

0.693

No

45 (71.4)

34 (68)

 
  1. *Significance level p < 0.05, FM, fibromyalgia syndrome; N, subject number; TMJ, temporomandibular joint