Open AccessReduced mandibular dimensions and asymmetry in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Author(s) -
Stabrun Anne E.,
Larheim Tore A.,
Höyeraal Hans M.,
Rösler Marek
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
arthritis & rheumatism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1529-0131
pISSN - 0004-3591
DOI - 10.1002/art.1780310504
Subject(s) - juvenile rheumatoid arthritis , juvenile , asymmetry , rheumatoid arthritis , medicine , arthritis , orthodontics , biology , physics , genetics , quantum mechanics
The pathogenesis of reduced mandibular dimensions and asymmetry was studied in 103 patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Abnormalities of the temporomandibular joint were intimately related to mandibular growth disturbances. Unilateral joint abnormality resulted in jaw asymmetry and underdevelopment on the affected side. Duration of disease and of corticosteroid therapy, age at disease onset, and age when the data were recorded were correlated with the size of the mandible. Our findings did not support a hypothesis of cervical spine involvement as an etiologic factor of reduced mandibular size.