Clinical Quiz: Active TMJ Treatment Recommendations from 2021 ACR JIA Guidelines

It is crucial to treat temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis, regardless of the presence of clinical symptoms, among patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) due to its high impact on oral health-related quality of life as well as the challenges observed in diagnosing and effectively treating the condition. To further complicate matters, TMJ may present as a part of generalized arthritis or an isolated condition.

In the second part in a series of clinical quizzes based on the American College of Rheumatology’s 2021 Guideline for the Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, we focus on initial and subsequent treatment recommendations for pediatric patients with active TMJ.