TY - JOUR
T1 - Long-term Outcomes of Temporomandibular Joints in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
AU - Glerup, Mia
AU - Stoustrup, Peter Bangsgaard
AU - Matzen, Louise Hauge
AU - Rypdal, Veronika
AU - Nordal, Ellen
AU - Frid, Paula
AU - Arnstad, Ellen Dalen
AU - Rygg, Marite
AU - Thorarensen, Olafur
AU - Ekelund, Maria
AU - Berntson, Lillemor
AU - Fasth, Anders
AU - Nilsson, Håkan
AU - Peltoniemi, Suvi
AU - Aalto, Kristiina
AU - Arte, Sirpa
AU - Toftedal, Peter
AU - Nielsen, Susan
AU - Kreiborg, Sven
AU - Herlin, Troels
AU - Pedersen, Thomas Klit
PY - 2019/9/15
Y1 - 2019/9/15
N2 - OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of orofacial symptoms, dysfunctions, and deformities of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) 17 years after disease onset.METHODS: Drawn from a prospective, population-based Nordic JIA cohort with disease onset from 1997-2000, 420 consecutive cases were eligible for orofacial evaluation of TMJ involvement. The follow-up visit included demographic data, a standardized clinical orofacial examination, and fullface cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). For comparison, 200 age-matched healthy controls were used.RESULTS: Of 420 eligible participants with JIA, 265 (63%) were included (mean age 23.5 ± 4.2 years) and completed a standardized clinical orofacial examination. Of these, 245 had a full-face CBCT performed. At least one orofacial symptom was reported by 33%. Compared to controls, the JIA group significantly more often reported TMJ pain, TMJ morning stiffness, and limitation on chewing. Furthermore, among participants reporting complaints, the number of symptoms was also higher in the JIA. The mean maximal incisal opening was lower in the JIA group (p<0.001), and TMJ pain on palpation was more frequent. Condylar deformities and/or erosions were observed in 61% as assessed by CBCT, showing bilateral changes in about 70%. Risk factors of condylar deformities were orofacial dysfunction or biologic treatment; enthesitis-related arthritis was protective.CONCLUSION: This first study on long-term consequences of TMJ involvement in a population-based JIA cohort reports persistence of comprehensive symptoms, dysfunctions, and damage of the TMJ into adulthood. We suggest interdisciplinary follow-up of JIA patients also in adulthood.
AB - OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of orofacial symptoms, dysfunctions, and deformities of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) 17 years after disease onset.METHODS: Drawn from a prospective, population-based Nordic JIA cohort with disease onset from 1997-2000, 420 consecutive cases were eligible for orofacial evaluation of TMJ involvement. The follow-up visit included demographic data, a standardized clinical orofacial examination, and fullface cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). For comparison, 200 age-matched healthy controls were used.RESULTS: Of 420 eligible participants with JIA, 265 (63%) were included (mean age 23.5 ± 4.2 years) and completed a standardized clinical orofacial examination. Of these, 245 had a full-face CBCT performed. At least one orofacial symptom was reported by 33%. Compared to controls, the JIA group significantly more often reported TMJ pain, TMJ morning stiffness, and limitation on chewing. Furthermore, among participants reporting complaints, the number of symptoms was also higher in the JIA. The mean maximal incisal opening was lower in the JIA group (p<0.001), and TMJ pain on palpation was more frequent. Condylar deformities and/or erosions were observed in 61% as assessed by CBCT, showing bilateral changes in about 70%. Risk factors of condylar deformities were orofacial dysfunction or biologic treatment; enthesitis-related arthritis was protective.CONCLUSION: This first study on long-term consequences of TMJ involvement in a population-based JIA cohort reports persistence of comprehensive symptoms, dysfunctions, and damage of the TMJ into adulthood. We suggest interdisciplinary follow-up of JIA patients also in adulthood.
U2 - 10.3899/jrheum.190231
DO - 10.3899/jrheum.190231
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 31523047
SN - 0315-162X
JO - Journal of Rheumatology
JF - Journal of Rheumatology
ER -