Table 1.

Standardized, consensus‐based terminology for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)–associated temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis^*

Terminology	Consensus‐based definition
TMJ arthritis	Active inflammation in the TMJ
TMJ involvement	Abnormalities presumed to be the result of TMJ arthritis
TMJ arthritis management	Diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of TMJ arthritis and involvement
Dentofacial deformity	Abnormality in the growth, development, structure, and/or alignment of the facial bones and dentition
TMJ deformity	Abnormality in the growth, development, or structure of the osseous and/or soft tissue components of the TMJ
TMJ dysfunction	Physician‐reported functional examination abnormalities related to TMJ arthritis or involvement
TMJ symptoms	Patient or parent‐reported conditions related to TMJ arthritis or involvement

^*The consensus‐based definitions are derived from ref. 15 (Stoustrup et al).