Values for standard error of the measurement (SEM), confidence level (CL), and smallest detectable difference (SDD) on a visual analog scale. The SDD is the minimal amount of change that can be identified clinically between 2 consecutive observations.
| Orofacial Pain | SEM, mm | 95% CL, mm | SDD, mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimal | 3.66 | 7.18 | 10 |
| Average | 4.58 | 8.97 | 13 |
| Maximal | 4.89 | 9.6 | 14 |