A sample of students (739) were questioned and examined for symptoms and signs associated with mandibular dysfunction. The most frequently mentioned symptoms were headache, TMJ sounds, and pain in the face or neck. No significant differences were found between men and women with symptoms other than headache. The most common dysfunctional signs were dull occlusal sounds on repeated, firm closure of the teeth, tenderness of muscles in the jaw or head, and sounds on condylar movement. Women had a higher prevalence of these signs. Subjects who were aware of bruxism (7.9%) were more likely to have tenderness of the masseter muscle and limited mouth opening. Limited mouth opening was associated with dull occlusal sounds, pain on opening the mouth, and sounds in TMJs. Headaches were associated with tenderness in muscles and joints. Subclinical signs associated with dysfunction occurred more frequently than did awareness of symptoms.

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