Significance of Maximal Mouth Opening in Evaluating TMJ Arthritis Treatment Outcomes in JIA Patients

Posted: December 18, 2024
The study evaluated the effectiveness of medical treatments for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) patients. Maximal incisal mouth opening (MIO) was significantly increased in patients successfully treated with intra-articular corticosteroid injection (IACI). TMJ arthritis prevalence was high among JIA patients, and MIO proved to be a simple way to assess treatment outcomes and disease activation. The study found no predictive parameters for TMJ arthritis despite systemic medication.

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