Cause-Effect Relationships between Painful TMD and Postural and Functional Changes in the Musculoskeletal System: A Preliminary Report

Table 2

Differences in mean values of the AI before and after stabilizing the mandible in a new position using a temporary silicone occlusal splint.

	Mean before	SD before	Mean after	SD after	value
Left, during standing	22.72	3.118	23.80	2.642	0.019
Right, during standing	22.01	3.117	23.36	3.152	0.045
Left, during walking	20.25	3.974	17.75	5.477	0.019
Right, during walking	19.34	4.423	20.40	3.927	0.294