Effects of orthopedic treatment (distraction splint) on dentofacial deformities in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

CONCLUSIONS: The findings demonstrate the potential of DS treatment for patients with JIA and unilateral or bilateral TMJ involvement to generally support normal dentofacial growth or at least limit further deterioration of dentofacial deformities.PMID:38376495 | DOI:10.1093/ejo/cjae005

Source: European Journal of Orthodontics - February 20, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Stratos Vassis Sanja Sabljic Beatrice Noeldeke Mohammedreza Sefidroodi Annelise K üseler Thomas Klit Pedersen Peter Stoustrup Source Type: research