Temporomandibular Joint Involvement in Paediatric Patients Affected by Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the relationship between temporomandibular joint involvement and juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children.
• Conducted dental and TMD evaluations alongside MRI assessments of TMJ involvement at JIA onset.
• Analyzed correlations between clinical findings and MRI results to identify early signs of arthritis.
• Identified significant correlations between TMD evaluations and MRI findings of TMJ involvement.
• Proposed TMD screening at JIA onset as a method for detecting early arthritis signs in pediatric patients.