Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injections to the Temporomandibular Joints Are Safe and Appear to Be Effective Therapy in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

The results indicate that IACI of the TMJ can be safely performed by experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons without a requirement for computed tomographic guidance. In addition, these results show that IACI may be effective in the management of TMJ arthritis, although further studies are required.