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  1. Article: Assessment of Orofacial Symptoms in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Validation of a Consensus-Based Short Patient Questionnaire.

    Stoustrup, Peter / Rahimi, Hanna / Twilt, Marinka / Goh, Y Ingrid / Pedersen, Thomas K / Herlin, Troels / Spiegel, Lynn

    The Journal of rheumatology

    2022  Volume 50, Issue 5, Page(s) 676–683

    Abstract: Objective: To develop, validate, and test the performance of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in a short patient questionnaire (< 5 minutes in length) in order to assess the multidimensional aspects of orofacial symptoms related to juvenile idiopathic ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To develop, validate, and test the performance of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in a short patient questionnaire (< 5 minutes in length) in order to assess the multidimensional aspects of orofacial symptoms related to juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) among patients aged ≥ 10 years.
    Methods: The study was conducted by an interdisciplinary task force from the Temporomandibular Joint Juvenile Arthritis Working Group. The project consisted of a multiphased approach including the following: (1) conceptual phase with online international survey of 167 healthcare workers, (2) item generation and drafting of preliminary questionnaire(s) (ie, face validity), (3) cognitive script interview and probing (ie, content validity; 16 patients with JIA), (4) assessment of construct validity (ie, convergence and divergence; 53 patients with JIA), (5) test of reliability, and (6) test of clinical performance and psychometric characteristics (95 patients with JIA).
    Results: In total, 7 PROs were included in the final patient questionnaire: (1) pain frequency, (2) pain intensity, (3) pain location, (4) jaw function, (5) specific questions related to symptoms and dysfunction, (6) changes in face and jaw pain since last visit, and (7) changes in jaw function since last visit. In total, 80% of the patients were able to complete the questionnaire in less than 5 minutes.
    Conclusion: We have developed and validated a short patient questionnaire to assess the multidimensional aspects of JIA-related orofacial symptoms. The PROs included in our questionnaire show acceptable validity and reliability. The questionnaire is applicable to routine monitoring of subjects with JIA, as well as future research studies.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Arthritis, Juvenile/diagnosis ; Case-Control Studies ; Consensus ; Disability Evaluation ; Musculoskeletal Pain ; Parents/psychology ; Predictive Value of Tests ; Psychometrics ; Quality of Life ; Reproducibility of Results ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-01
    Publishing country Canada
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 194928-7
    ISSN 1499-2752 ; 0315-162X
    ISSN (online) 1499-2752
    ISSN 0315-162X
    DOI 10.3899/jrheum.220667
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  2. Article ; Online: Condylar changes in patients with idiopathic condylar resorption: retrospective 2-year follow-up CBCT-based case-control study.

    Exposto, Cristina R / Stoustrup, Peter / Kristensen, Kasper D / Dalstra, Michel / Pedersen, Thomas K

    European journal of orthodontics

    2020  Volume 42, Issue 6, Page(s) 619–625

    Abstract: Objectives: To compare condylar development and changes in condylar radiological appearance in patients with idiopathic condylar resorption (ICR) to a healthy, age- and gender matched, control group.: Materials and methods: This case-control study ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: To compare condylar development and changes in condylar radiological appearance in patients with idiopathic condylar resorption (ICR) to a healthy, age- and gender matched, control group.
    Materials and methods: This case-control study included 16 ICR patients [mean age: 15years, 9 months; standard deviation (SD): 4 years) and 16 controls (mean age: 16 years, 8 months; SD: 4 years, 7 months), with diagnostic (T0) and 2-year follow-up (T1) CBCT examinations. Condylar changes were evaluated through changes in condylar neck angle (CNA), and the transversal, vertical and anteroposterior displacement of five condylar points between T0 and T1. The magnitude and direction of condylar changes were evaluated using vector analyses. A qualitative radiological evaluation of the TMJ was performed based on healthy, erosive and repaired morphological appearance. Linear and angular measurements were assessed using ANOVA and a Tukey post-hoc test, and vectors were tested using an independent-sample 2-tailed t-test. Fisher's exact test was used for the qualitative evaluation.
    Results: At T0, ICR patients exhibited decreased condylar height, smaller condylar width and posteriorly inclined CNA compared with the control group (P < 0.05). During observation, condylar vertical growth was smaller in the ICR group than in the control group (P < 0.05). Vector analysis showed an upward direction of vertical displacement for all condylar points in the control group; the ICR group showed a downward direction (P < 0.003). The radiological appearance of 75% of the ICR condyles and 94% of the control condyles did not change during the 2-year follow-up period.
    Conclusions: ICR condyles displayed reduced vertical development compared with control condyles. The radiological appearance remained unchanged for most joints. Observed changes in radiological appearance did not always follow a progressive model of degenerative joint disease.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 423731-6
    ISSN 1460-2210 ; 0141-5387
    ISSN (online) 1460-2210
    ISSN 0141-5387
    DOI 10.1093/ejo/cjz099
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  3. Article ; Online: Incidence of Orofacial Manifestations of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis From Diagnosis to Adult Care Transition: A Population-Based Cohort Study.

    Glerup, Mia / Tagkli, Aikaterini / Küseler, Annelise / Christensen, Anne E / Verna, Carlalberta / Bilgrau, Anders E / Nørholt, Sven Erik / Herlin, Troels / Pedersen, Thomas K / Stoustrup, Peter

    Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.)

    2023  Volume 75, Issue 9, Page(s) 1658–1667

    Abstract: Objective: To estimate the cumulative incidences of orofacial conditions related to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) between diagnosis in childhood to transition into adult care, and to identify features in JIA ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To estimate the cumulative incidences of orofacial conditions related to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) between diagnosis in childhood to transition into adult care, and to identify features in JIA associated with TMJ involvement.
    Methods: A population-based cohort analysis was conducted of patients with JIA involving longitudinal data on orofacial health from 2000 to 2018. Regardless of TMJ status, the patients were referred to the Regional Specialist Craniofacial Clinic of Western Denmark for routine orofacial examinations. Data collection included information about disease-specific background characteristics, TMJ involvement, JIA-induced dentofacial deformity, and orofacial symptoms and dysfunction.
    Results: A total of 613 patients were followed up with a mean clinical TMJ observation time of 4.0 years. From JIA onset to transition into adult care, the cumulative incidence of patients with JIA involvement of the TMJ was 30.1%. Furthermore, 20.6% of the cohort had developed arthritis-induced dentofacial deformity. A substantial proportion of the cohort experienced several events with orofacial symptoms (23.5%) and dentofacial dysfunction (52%). Young age at diagnosis (<9 years), female gender, and antinuclear antibody positivity were significantly associated with TMJ involvement.
    Conclusion: Orofacial signs and symptoms were frequent findings in children and adolescents with JIA. TMJ involvement was seen in 30.1% of the cohort; and 20.6% of the total cohort developed JIA-related dentofacial deformity before transition into adult care. This is the first population-based study in the era of available biologic treatments to document these frequent orofacial complications in children with JIA.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Adolescent ; Humans ; Adult ; Female ; Arthritis, Juvenile/complications ; Arthritis, Juvenile/epidemiology ; Arthritis, Juvenile/therapy ; Incidence ; Cohort Studies ; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/epidemiology ; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/etiology ; Dentofacial Deformities/complications ; Patient Transfer
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2756371-6
    ISSN 2326-5205 ; 2326-5191
    ISSN (online) 2326-5205
    ISSN 2326-5191
    DOI 10.1002/art.42481
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  4. Article ; Online: HLA-II immunopeptidome profiling and deep learning reveal features of antigenicity to inform antigen discovery.

    Stražar, Martin / Park, Jihye / Abelin, Jennifer G / Taylor, Hannah B / Pedersen, Thomas K / Plichta, Damian R / Brown, Eric M / Eraslan, Basak / Hung, Yuan-Mao / Ortiz, Kayla / Clauser, Karl R / Carr, Steven A / Xavier, Ramnik J / Graham, Daniel B

    Immunity

    2023  Volume 56, Issue 7, Page(s) 1681–1698.e13

    Abstract: CD4+ T cell responses are exquisitely antigen specific and directed toward peptide epitopes displayed by human leukocyte antigen class II (HLA-II) on antigen-presenting cells. Underrepresentation of diverse alleles in ligand databases and an incomplete ... ...

    Abstract CD4+ T cell responses are exquisitely antigen specific and directed toward peptide epitopes displayed by human leukocyte antigen class II (HLA-II) on antigen-presenting cells. Underrepresentation of diverse alleles in ligand databases and an incomplete understanding of factors affecting antigen presentation in vivo have limited progress in defining principles of peptide immunogenicity. Here, we employed monoallelic immunopeptidomics to identify 358,024 HLA-II binders, with a particular focus on HLA-DQ and HLA-DP. We uncovered peptide-binding patterns across a spectrum of binding affinities and enrichment of structural antigen features. These aspects underpinned the development of context-aware predictor of T cell antigens (CAPTAn), a deep learning model that predicts peptide antigens based on their affinity to HLA-II and full sequence of their source proteins. CAPTAn was instrumental in discovering prevalent T cell epitopes from bacteria in the human microbiome and a pan-variant epitope from SARS-CoV-2. Together CAPTAn and associated datasets present a resource for antigen discovery and the unraveling genetic associations of HLA alleles with immunopathologies.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Captan ; Deep Learning ; COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; HLA Antigens ; Epitopes, T-Lymphocyte ; Peptides
    Chemical Substances Captan (EOL5G26Q9F) ; HLA Antigens ; Epitopes, T-Lymphocyte ; Peptides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1217235-2
    ISSN 1097-4180 ; 1074-7613
    ISSN (online) 1097-4180
    ISSN 1074-7613
    DOI 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.05.009
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  5. Article ; Online: The CD4

    Pedersen, Thomas K / Brown, Eric M / Plichta, Damian R / Johansen, Joachim / Twardus, Shaina W / Delorey, Toni M / Lau, Helena / Vlamakis, Hera / Moon, James J / Xavier, Ramnik J / Graham, Daniel B

    Immunity

    2022  Volume 55, Issue 10, Page(s) 1909–1923.e6

    Abstract: Reciprocal interactions between host T helper cells and gut microbiota enforce local immunological tolerance and modulate extra-intestinal immunity. However, our understanding of antigen-specific tolerance to the microbiome is limited. Here, we developed ...

    Abstract Reciprocal interactions between host T helper cells and gut microbiota enforce local immunological tolerance and modulate extra-intestinal immunity. However, our understanding of antigen-specific tolerance to the microbiome is limited. Here, we developed a systematic approach to predict HLA class-II-specific epitopes using the humanized bacteria-originated T cell antigen (hBOTA) algorithm. We identified a diverse set of microbiome epitopes spanning all major taxa that are compatible with presentation by multiple HLA-II alleles. In particular, we uncovered an immunodominant epitope from the TonB-dependent receptor SusC that was universally recognized and ubiquitous among Bacteroidales. In healthy human subjects, SusC-reactive T cell responses were characterized by IL-10-dominant cytokine profiles, whereas in patients with active Crohn's disease, responses were associated with elevated IL-17A. Our results highlight the potential of targeted antigen discovery within the microbiome to reveal principles of tolerance and functional transitions during inflammation.
    MeSH term(s) CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes ; Crohn Disease ; Epitopes, T-Lymphocyte ; Humans ; Immunodominant Epitopes ; Interleukin-10 ; Interleukin-17
    Chemical Substances Epitopes, T-Lymphocyte ; Immunodominant Epitopes ; Interleukin-17 ; Interleukin-10 (130068-27-8)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1217235-2
    ISSN 1097-4180 ; 1074-7613
    ISSN (online) 1097-4180
    ISSN 1074-7613
    DOI 10.1016/j.immuni.2022.08.016
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  6. Article ; Online: Time to Reconsider Management of the Temporomandibular Joint in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

    Resnick, Cory M / Pedersen, Thomas K / Abramowicz, Shelly / Twilt, Marinka / Stoustrup, Peter B

    Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

    2018  Volume 76, Issue 6, Page(s) 1145–1146

    Abstract: The temporomandibular joints are often affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis, but few evidence-based management strategies exist. Intra-articular steroid injection (IASI) is a common intervention and is associated with pain reduction and improved ... ...

    Abstract The temporomandibular joints are often affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis, but few evidence-based management strategies exist. Intra-articular steroid injection (IASI) is a common intervention and is associated with pain reduction and improved mandibular function. Emerging evidence, however, suggests that IASI may actually impair rather than improve mandibular growth. It is therefore time to reconsider this practice.
    MeSH term(s) Arthritis, Juvenile/complications ; Child ; Glucocorticoids/administration & dosage ; Glucocorticoids/adverse effects ; Humans ; Injections, Intra-Articular/adverse effects ; Mandible/drug effects ; Mandible/growth & development ; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/drug therapy ; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/etiology
    Chemical Substances Glucocorticoids
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-02-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 392404-x
    ISSN 1531-5053 ; 0278-2391
    ISSN (online) 1531-5053
    ISSN 0278-2391
    DOI 10.1016/j.joms.2018.02.019
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  7. Article ; Online: Do Infant Cleft Dimensions Have an Influence on Occlusal Relations? A Subgroup Analysis Within an RCT of Primary Surgery in Patients With Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate.

    Botticelli, Susanna / Küseler, Annelise / Marcusson, Agneta / Mølsted, Kirsten / Nørholt, Sven E / Cattaneo, Paolo M / Pedersen, Thomas K

    The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

    2019  Volume 57, Issue 3, Page(s) 378–388

    Abstract: Aim: To investigate whether infant cleft dimensions, in a surgical protocol with early or delayed hard palate closure, influence occlusion before orthodontics.: Design: Subgroup analysis within a randomized trial of primary surgery (Scandcleft).: ... ...

    Abstract Aim: To investigate whether infant cleft dimensions, in a surgical protocol with early or delayed hard palate closure, influence occlusion before orthodontics.
    Design: Subgroup analysis within a randomized trial of primary surgery (Scandcleft).
    Setting: Tertiary health care. One surgical centre.
    Patients and methods: A total of 122 unilateral cleft lip and palate infants received primary cheilo-rhinoplasty and soft palate closure at age 4 months and were randomized for hard palate closure at age 12 versus 36 months. A novel 3D analysis of cleft size and morphology was performed on digitized presurgical models. Occlusion was scored on 8-year models using the modified Huddarth-Bodenham (MHB) Index and the Goslon Yardstick.
    Main outcome measurements: Differences in MHB and Goslon scores among the 2 surgical groups adjusted for cleft size.
    Results: The crude analysis showed no difference between the 2 surgical groups in Goslon scores but a better MHB (
    Conclusions: Seen from an orthodontic perspective, when the soft palate is closed first, and the cleft is large, the timing of hard palate closure should be planned in relation to posterior cleft size.
    MeSH term(s) Cleft Lip ; Cleft Palate ; Dental Arch ; Humans ; Infant ; Palate, Hard ; Palate, Soft ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-10-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1069409-2
    ISSN 1545-1569 ; 0009-8701 ; 1055-6656
    ISSN (online) 1545-1569
    ISSN 0009-8701 ; 1055-6656
    DOI 10.1177/1055665619875320
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  8. Article ; Online: Assessment of Somatosensory and Psychosocial Function of Patients With Trigeminal Nerve Damage.

    Pillai, Rajath S / Pigg, Maria / List, Thomas / Karlsson, Pall / Mladenović, Živko / Vase, Lene / Nørholt, Sven E / Pedersen, Thomas K / Bengtsson, Martin / Costa, Yuri M / Svensson, Peter / Baad-Hansen, Lene

    The Clinical journal of pain

    2021  Volume 36, Issue 5, Page(s) 321–335

    Abstract: Objective: The present study assessed somatosensory changes related to trigeminal nerve damage using extensive evaluation tools and assessed the effect of such damage on the patients' psychosocial status and quality of life compared with healthy ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The present study assessed somatosensory changes related to trigeminal nerve damage using extensive evaluation tools and assessed the effect of such damage on the patients' psychosocial status and quality of life compared with healthy participants.
    Methods: In 37 patients with intraorally or extraorally presenting trigeminal nerve damage diagnosed as painful or nonpainful posttraumatic trigeminal neuropathy, psychophysical tests like quantitative sensory testing (QST) and qualitative sensory testing and the electrophysiological "nociceptive-specific" blink reflex were performed. The patients and 20 healthy participants completed a set of questionnaires assessing their psychosocial status and quality of life.
    Results: A loss or gain of somatosensory function was seen in at least 1 QST parameter in >88.9% of the patients. Patients in whom extraoral QST was performed showed an overall loss of somatosensory function, whereas intraoral QST showed a general gain of somatosensory function. Qualitative sensory testing identified a side-to-side difference in the tactile and pinprick stimulation in >77% of the patients. An abnormal "nociceptive-specific" blink reflex response was seen in 42.1% to 71.4% of patients dependent on the trigeminal branch stimulated, though comparisons with healthy reference values showed ambiguous results. Compared with the healthy participants, patients showed higher scores for pain catastrophizing, symptoms of depression and anxiety, limited jaw function, more somatic symptoms, and significantly impaired oral health-related quality of life (all P<0.038).
    Discussion: The results from the present study showed presence of varied somatosensory abnormalities when assessed using psychophysical and electrophysiological investigations and a significantly impaired psychosocial status.
    MeSH term(s) Anxiety ; Catastrophization ; Depression ; Humans ; Oral Health ; Pain ; Pain Measurement ; Quality of Life ; Trigeminal Nerve Injuries
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 632582-8
    ISSN 1536-5409 ; 0749-8047
    ISSN (online) 1536-5409
    ISSN 0749-8047
    DOI 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000806
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  9. Article ; Online: Cumulative Incidence of Orofacial Manifestations in Early Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Regional, Three-Year Cohort Study.

    Stoustrup, Peter / Glerup, Mia / Bilgrau, Anders E / Küseler, Annelise / Verna, Carlalberta / Christensen, Anne E / Kristensen, Kasper D / Nørholt, Sven Erik / Twilt, Marinka / Herlin, Troels / Pedersen, Thomas K

    Arthritis care & research

    2020  Volume 72, Issue 7, Page(s) 907–916

    Abstract: Objective: To estimate the cumulative incidence of arthritis-induced orofacial symptoms, dysfunction, and dentofacial deformities in growing individuals with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in a 36-month regional cohort study and to identify ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To estimate the cumulative incidence of arthritis-induced orofacial symptoms, dysfunction, and dentofacial deformities in growing individuals with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in a 36-month regional cohort study and to identify predictors for the development of arthritis-induced dentofacial deformities.
    Methods: Data were retrieved from the Aarhus JIA temporomandibular joint (TMJ) cohort register, which contains standardized, longitudinal, observational data regarding orofacial conditions in patients with JIA (n = 1,040). This regional cohort represents the majority of all subjects with JIA from the western part of Denmark between 1990 and 2016, regardless of TMJ arthritis status. Cumulative incidences of orofacial conditions were reported using Kaplan-Meier methods, and predictors for dentofacial deformity were identified using Cox proportional hazards analysis.
    Results: Follow-up data from 351 subjects for 36 months were included in this study. Median age at first clinical examination was 6.6 years (interquartile range 4.8-9.9 years). Orofacial symptoms and dysfunctions were common findings at 36 months after the first clinical examination and 5 years after JIA onset, with a cumulative incidence of 38% and 53%, respectively. Dentofacial deformities were found in 35% of subjects at the 36-month follow-up and were significantly associated with the presence of orofacial dysfunction.
    Conclusion: Orofacial conditions were frequently observed in individuals with JIA and were represented in all JIA subcategories in this regional study. One-third of subjects had arthritis-induced dentofacial deformities that required orthopedic appliance treatment at the 36-month follow-up.
    MeSH term(s) Arthritis, Juvenile/complications ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Cohort Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Incidence ; Male ; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/epidemiology ; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/etiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-31
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Observational Study
    ZDB-ID 645059-3
    ISSN 2151-4658 ; 0893-7524 ; 2151-464X
    ISSN (online) 2151-4658
    ISSN 0893-7524 ; 2151-464X
    DOI 10.1002/acr.23899
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  10. Article ; Online: Orthopaedic splint treatment can reduce mandibular asymmetry caused by unilateral temporomandibular involvement in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

    Stoustrup, Peter / Küseler, Annelise / Kristensen, Kasper D / Herlin, Troels / Pedersen, Thomas K

    European journal of orthodontics

    2013  Volume 35, Issue 2, Page(s) 191–198

    Abstract: Unilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) patients often induces asymmetric dentofacial growth. This study evaluates the effects of an orthopaedic functional appliance worn full time to reduce asymmetric ... ...

    Abstract Unilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) patients often induces asymmetric dentofacial growth. This study evaluates the effects of an orthopaedic functional appliance worn full time to reduce asymmetric mandibular growth in JIA patients. Twenty-two JIA patients with unilateral TMJ involvement were included in the study (mean age 7.5 years, range: 3.8-13.8 years). They all received orthopaedic treatment with a functional appliance, a so-called distraction splint (mean treatment time 57 months). Panoramic tomograms or cone beam-computerized tomograms were taken before and within 12 months after treatment cessation. At both time points, the ratio between the healthy and the affected side of the mandible was evaluated in terms of inter-side differences in condylar height, ramus height, and total vertical mandibular height. Orthopaedic functional treatment reduced mandibular asymmetries in terms of ramus height and total vertical mandibular height (P < 0.05). Mandibular growth rates in the affected and the non-affected sides were comparable in most patients. Our study finds evidence to support that a distraction splint can normalize mandibular vertical growth in the affected side. We therefore suggest implementation of distraction splint therapy in the treatment of JIA patients with unilateral TMJ arthritis.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Arthritis, Juvenile/complications ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography ; Facial Asymmetry/etiology ; Facial Asymmetry/rehabilitation ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Mandible/abnormalities ; Mandible/diagnostic imaging ; Mandible/growth & development ; Osteogenesis, Distraction/instrumentation ; Osteogenesis, Distraction/methods ; Retrospective Studies ; Splints ; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/complications ; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/diagnostic imaging ; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/rehabilitation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 423731-6
    ISSN 1460-2210 ; 0141-5387
    ISSN (online) 1460-2210
    ISSN 0141-5387
    DOI 10.1093/ejo/cjr116
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