Research Article

Prevalence and Correlation between TMD Based on RDC/TMD Diagnoses, Oral Parafunctions and Psychoemotional Stress in Polish University Students

Table 2

Prevalence of nonocclusal parafunctions in tested population.

GenderFeature
TotalGum chewingLip bitingNail bitingSkin biting around nailsObjects bitingCheek biting

Women238 (52%)199 (44%)148 (32%)*49 (11%)105 (23%)95 (21%)111 (24%)
Men166 (36%)133 (30%)87 (19%)39 (9%)63 (14%)58 (13%)71 (16%)

Total404 (89%)332 (73%)235 (52%)88 (19%)168 (37%)153 (34%)182 (40%)

comparison between women and men; (%) percentage off all respondents; respondents declared more than one parafunction.