Open AccessClinical practice guideline: The diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid and juvenile idiopathic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint
Author(s) -
Christopher J. Schmidt,
Taila Ertel,
Martin Arbogast,
Boris Hügle,
Thekla von Kalle,
Andreas Neff
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
deutsches ärzteblatt international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.436
H-Index - 60
ISSN - 1866-0452
DOI - 10.3238/arztebl.m2021.0388
Subject(s) - medicine , temporomandibular joint , arthrocentesis , asymptomatic , guideline , arthritis , arthroscopy , surgery , physical examination , magnetic resonance imaging , rheumatoid arthritis , physical therapy , radiology , dentistry , osteoarthritis , synovial fluid , pathology , alternative medicine
Involvement of the temporomandibular joint can be shown in 40-90% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), although it is often asymptomatic. Restricted jaw mobility and jaw pain can be found in approximately 20% of patients with JIA (prevalence: 70 per 100 000 persons). Early diagnosis and treatment of the underlying disease are essential for a good outcome, but uniform, consensus-based management is still lacking.