Rheumatology 2000; 39: 550-555
© 2000 British Society for Rheumatology
Paediatric Rheumatology |
Oral health and juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a review
Paediatric Rheumatology/Series Editor: P. Woo
Department of Child Dental Health, The Dental Hospital and School, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne,
1 Department of Restorative Dentistry, The Dental Hospital and School, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne and
2 Department of Child Health, Royal Victoria Infirmary and Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Abstract
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) results in significant morbidity that includes an adverse impact on oral health that is generally not well recognized. This review describes current literature which demonstrates poor oral health in children with JIA. The impact of JIA on oral health is probably multifactorial and these factors are discussed. This review emphasizes the role of paediatric dentistry in the multidisciplinary management of JIA and highlights the need for further research.
KEY WORDS: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Oral health, Dental caries, Periodontal disease, Saliva, Temporomandibular joint, Medication, Sugar-free medicines, Therapy.
Notes
Correspondence to: H. E. Foster, Department of Rheumatology, Freeman Hospital, High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN, UK.
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