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Assessment of oral mucosal temperature as a diagnostic marker for systemic inflammation among dental patients

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Oral mucosal temperature as a non-invasive biomarker for systemic inflammation among 180 dental patients is of interest. Systemic inflammation in patients showed significantly higher mucosal temperatures (36.8 ± 0.7°C) than controls and localized inflammation groups (p < 0.001). Strong correlations were observed with serum CRP (r = 0.78), IL-6 (r = 0.72) and TNF-α (r = 0.69). ROC analysis yielded an AUC of 0.89, with 85.3% sensitivity and 82.7% specificity at a 36.2°C cutoff. Thus, we show oral thermography as a viable, non-invasive screening tool.

Source: Bioinformation

DOI: 10.6026/973206300212613

Authors: Sanjaya P.R., Peyush Pratap Singh Sikarwar, Himani Painuly, Kiran Suradkar, Jayata Dhawan, Renu Dagur

Institutions: University of Ha'il, Gajara Raja Medical College, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)

Language: English

Topic: Infrared Thermography in Medicine

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4414148644