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  • Title: Gender difference in jaw pain induced by clenching.
    Author: Plesh O, Curtis DA, Hall LJ, Miller A.
    Journal: J Oral Rehabil; 1998 Apr; 25(4):258-63. PubMed ID: 9610852.
    Abstract:
    Seven normal male and seven normal female volunteers performed three types of biting exercises: an intermittent contraction at maximum voluntary bite force (MVBF) to pain intolerance; a ramp intermittent contraction starting at 10% MVBF and increasing 10% every 10 s; and a sustained biting at 100% MVBF to pain intolerance. The following measurements were made on the first and second days before exercise: a pre- and post-exertional overall jaw pain level; maximum pain-free jaw opening; bilateral masseter pressure pain threshold (PPT) and intolerance (PPI). The results showed that only females presented an increased overall pain level on the second day and a significant decrease in pain-free jaw opening, but no significant decrease of PPT and PPI. These results suggest that females respond differently than males to exertional jaw pain, by increasing their pain response 24 h later.
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