Maximal mouth opening is a simple method to evaluate the treatment outcome of temporomandibular joint arthritis in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
MIO is an easy way to evaluate the treatment outcome and possible disease activation of TMJ arthritis. The prevalence of TMJ arthritis is high among JIA patients. In our study, we could not find any parameters that predict TMJ arthritis, and despite systemic medication, TMJ arthritis might occur.
Authors
- Anu Kiukkonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1172-3760)
- Tuula Palotie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0968-9479)
- Mia Huhtanen
- Katriina Mikola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8262-3636)
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Helsinki University Hospital (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2340/aos.v83.42438
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Helsingin Yliopisto
- Minerva Foundation