Craniofacial structures, occlusal features, and TMD symptoms in juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients: a retrospective study

CONCLUSION: Occlusal features and the incidence of malocclusions seem to have similar tendency among the JIA patients with systematic visits in rheumatologist and orthodontist as in the healthy population, except for open bite that is more common with JIA patients. While treating JIA patients, a well-functioning collaboration between paediatric rheumatologists and orthodontists is essential, as well as a clear screening protocol to detect potentially asymptomatic TMJ arthritis. Particular attention should be paid to children with JIA under school age.PMID:35856467 | DOI:10.1093/ejo/cjac037

Source: European Journal of Orthodontics - July 20, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mia Huhtanen Katriina Mikola Anu Kiukkonen Tuula Palotie Source Type: research