Incidence of Orofacial Manifestations of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis From Diagnosis to Adult Care Transition: A Population ‐Based Cohort Study

ConclusionOrofacial signs and symptoms were frequent findings in children and adolescents with JIA. TMJ involvement was seen in 30.1% of the cohort; and 20.6% of the total cohort developed JIA-related dentofacial deformity before transition into adult care. This is the first population-based study in the era of available biologic treatments to document these frequent orofacial complications in children with JIA.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - June 6, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Mia Glerup, Aikaterini Tagkli, Annelise K üseler, Anne E. Christensen, Carlalberta Verna, Anders E. Bilgrau, Sven Erik Nørholt, Troels Herlin, Thomas K. Pedersen, Peter Stoustrup Tags: Full Length Source Type: research