Safety and Effects of the Rapid Maxillary Expander on Temporomandibular Joint in Subjects Affected by Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Retrospective Study

Safety and Effects of the Rapid Maxillary Expander on Temporomandibular Joint in Subjects Affected by Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Retrospective Study

Background: In Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) temporo-mandibular joints are often affected causing skeletal and dental malocclusions. The most frequent condition is mandibular hypoplasia, that may be associated with maxillary hypoplasia. The aim of this retrospective case control study is to in...

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Main Authors: Andrea Abate, Davide Cavagnetto, Francesca Maria Emilia Rusconi, Paolo Cressoni, Luca Esposito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
juvenile idiopathic arthritis
temporomandibular joint arthritis
maxillary hypoplasia
rapid maxillary expansion
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/1/33

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