Reliability of Clinical Symptoms in Diagnosing Temporomandibular Joint Arthritis in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Abstract

Despite a relatively high specificity, clinical examination alone does not seem sufficiently sensitive to adequately detect TMJ arthritis. Thus, a relatively high number of cases will be missed or overdiagnosed, potentially leading to undertreatment or overtreatment. Gd-MRI may support correct diagnosis, thereby helping to prevent undertreatment or overtreatment.