Are temporomandibular joint signs and symptoms associated with magnetic resonance imaging findings in juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients? A longitudinal study

Objective.To evaluate the involvement of intraarticular (IA) infliximab (IFX) in the management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that is refractory to systemic treatment and IA corticosteroid therapy.Methods.Ours was a retrospective study of children with JIA who received IA IFX into the TMJ. The effectiveness of treatment on the progression of acute and chronic changes was assessed by a quantitative magnetic resonance imaging scoring system.Results.Median acute and chronic scores worsened by 0.25 and 0.75, respectively. In multivariate analysis, worsening acute scores and passage of time predicted worsening of the chronic scores.Conclusion.IA IFX allowed for progression of refractory TMJ arthritis in most but not all children with JIA.

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Temporomandibular joint magnetic resonance imaging findings in adolescents with anterior disk displacement compared to those with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation ◽

10.1111/joor.12720 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 46 (1) ◽

pp. 14-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Christian J. Kellenberger ◽

Jeannine Bucheli ◽

Silke Schroeder-Kohler ◽

Rotraud K. Saurenmann ◽

Vera Colombo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Imaging Findings ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Disk Displacement

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings of Temporomandibular Joint Soft Tissue Changes in Type V and VI Condylar Injuries

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.joms.2006.10.068 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 65 (8) ◽

pp. 1550-1554 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Rüdiger Emshoff ◽

Ansgar Rudisch ◽

Thomas Ennemoser ◽

Sterfan Gerhard

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Soft Tissue ◽

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Imaging Findings ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Tissue Changes ◽

Soft Tissue Changes ◽

Type V

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Occlusal stabilization appliance: evaluation of its efficacy in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders

Journal of Applied Oral Science ◽

10.1590/s1678-77572004000300015 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 238-243 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Elisa Emi Tanaka ◽

Emiko Saito Arita ◽

Bunji Shibayama

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Temporomandibular Disorders ◽

Imaging Modality ◽

Clinical Status ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽

Mri Evaluation

Occlusal stabilization appliances or splints are the most widely employed method for treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the most indicated imaging modality to evaluate the components of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Forty patients with signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders were treated with splints for a mean period of 12 months, comprising regular semimonthly follow-ups. After stabilization of the clinical status, occlusal adjustments and MRI evaluation were performed. It was concluded that the success of this kind of treatment are related to the total (70%) or partial improvement (22.5%) of painful symptomatology and to the functional reestablishment of the craniomandibular complex. The MRI allowed evaluation and also the conclusion that the splints provide conditions for the organism to develop means to resist to the temporomandibular disorders by means of elimination of several etiologic factors. Moreover, after treatment the patients are able to cope with disc displacements with larger or smaller tolerance.

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