Clinical characteristics of temporomandibular joint involvement in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
No significant clinical differences between the two JIA groups were observed, likely due to the small sample size. However, important overall characteristics were observed: TMJ involvement frequently presented without any subjective symptoms, and one out of three children had mandibular asymmetry already at the time of diagnosis of TMJ involvement. The findings emphasise the importance of regular examinations of the TMJ in children with JIA in order to prevent facial growth disturbance and malocclusion.
Authors
- Johanna Snäll (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8514-5764)
- Milja Möttönen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7996-8716)
- Hanna Thorén (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5445-832X)
- M. Kaarto
- A. Suominen
- J. Hirvonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0368-3746)
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- University of Turku (FI)
- Turku University of Applied Sciences (FI)
- Helsinki University Hospital (FI)
- Turku University Hospital (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-026-01183-1
- Primary Topic
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Turun Yliopisto