Clinical aspects of orthodontic treatment for children with juvenile chronic arthritis

Authors
Citation
Tk. Pedersen, Clinical aspects of orthodontic treatment for children with juvenile chronic arthritis, ACT ODON SC, 56(6), 1998, pp. 366-368
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
ACTA ODONTOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
ISSN journal
00016357 → ACNP
Volume
56
Issue
6
Year of publication
1998
Pages
366 - 368
Database
ISI
SICI code
0001-6357(199812)56:6<366:CAOOTF>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Growth abnormalities as a consequence of temporomandibular joint arthritis in children with juvenile chronic arthritis are difficult and complicated p roblems to treat. The diagnosis of the inflammatory condition in the joint is difficult but important to the success of the interceptive treatment. Th e diagnostic problems, treatment objectives, and treatment suggestions are discussed in this article.