Is There a Relation between Tension-Type Headache, Temporomandibular Disorders and Sleep?
Table 5
Self-reported oral functions from RDC in TTH patients and healthy controls. The analysis was based on data from questions 15 and 19 (abbreviated) [11].
Q. 15
Headache patients N (%)
Controls N (%)
P value
Clicking of the jaw, or pop
16 (28)
9 (16)
0.032
Grating or grinding noise
17 (29)
4 (7)
<0.01
Grind or clench while sleeping at night
34 (59)
8 (14)
<0.001
During the day, grindj or clench
39 (67)
8 (14)
<0.001
Morning: jaw ache or feel stiff
39 (67)
5 (9)
<0.001
Noises or ringing in ears
27 (47)
8 (14)
<0.001
Uncomfortable or unusual bite
19 (33)
4 (7)
<0.001
Q. 19, What activities does your present jaw problem prevent or limit you from doing?
