Three-dimensional morphological condylar and mandibular changes in a patient with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: interdisciplinary treatment

DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/reumatismo.2014.725

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Published: Nov 6, 2014
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Vol 66, No 3 (2014)
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254-257
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Temporomandibular joint, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Etanercept.
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Farronato, G., Bellintani, C., Garagiola, U., Cressoni, P., Sarzi Puttini, P., Atzeni, F., & Cazzola, M. (2014). Three-dimensional morphological condylar and mandibular changes in a patient with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: interdisciplinary treatment. Reumatismo, 66(3), 254-257. https://doi.org/10.4081/reumatismo.2014.725
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G. Farronato
Department of Orthodontics, Dental Clinic, University of Milan, Italy.
C. Bellintani *
Immunorheumatology Service, AO Sant’Antonio Abate, Gallarate (VA), Italy.
U. Garagiola
Department of Orthodontics, Dental Clinic, University of Milan, Italy.
P. Cressoni
Department of Orthodontics, Dental Clinic, University of Milan, Italy.
P. Sarzi Puttini
Rheumatology Unit, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, Milan, Italy.
F. Atzeni
Rheumatology Unit, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, Milan, Italy.
M. Cazzola
Unit of Rehabilitation Medicine, “Ospedale di Circolo” Busto Arsizio, Presidio di Saronno, Saronno (VA), Italy.
(*) Corresponding Author:
C. Bellintani | bellintanicla@libero.it

Abstract

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement is common but usually delayed in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). We describe the case of a JIA patient with bilateral TMJ involvement, mandibular retrognathia, bone erosion, and severely restricted mouth opening. The use of cone beam computed tomography and a 3D diagnostic protocol in young patients with JIA provides reliable, accurate and precise quantitative data and images of the condylar structures and their dimensional relationships. Analgesics and conventional disease modifying antirheumatic drugs were ineffective, but interdisciplinary treatment with etanercept and a Herbst functional appliance improved functional TMJ movement and bone resorption.

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