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Is Thermal Imaging a Helpful Tool in Diagnosis of Asymptomatic Odontogenic Infection Foci—A Pilot Study

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  • Daria Wziątek-Kuczmik

    (Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia, 40-027 Katowice, Poland)

  • Iwona Niedzielska

    (Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia, 40-027 Katowice, Poland)

  • Aleksandra Mrowiec

    (Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia, 40-752 Katowice, Poland)

  • Karolina Bałamut

    (Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia, 40-752 Katowice, Poland)

  • Maciej Handzel

    (Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia, 40-027 Katowice, Poland)

  • Agnieszka Szurko

    (Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia, 40-752 Katowice, Poland)

Abstract

Since the identification of periapical lesions typically requires invasive testing that may adversely affect individuals suffering from concomitant disease, the diagnosis of apical periodontitis remains a challenge. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of infrared thermal imaging for the detection of asymptomatic odontogenic inflammatory response in patients with a high risk of systemic infections. The examinations were performed using the FLIR T1020 thermal camera. The acquired images were analyzed with a ThermaCAM TM Researcher Pro 2.8 SR-3. Statistical analyses were conducted using the Statistica 10 software. The Mann–Whitney U test was used for data that were not normally distributed or did not meet the assumption of homogeneity of variance, while normally distributed data were analyzed with the t-test. The mean temperature difference between the periapical regions of the suspect and contralateral teeth was found to be greatest at 30 s of mouth opening. This is a preliminary study conducted to evaluate the potential of infrared thermal imaging as a diagnostic tool for the identification and elimination of odontogenic infection foci. Thermography seems to facilitate the quantitative assessment of inflammation by displaying temperature differences between the affected and unaffected regions.

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  • Daria Wziątek-Kuczmik & Iwona Niedzielska & Aleksandra Mrowiec & Karolina Bałamut & Maciej Handzel & Agnieszka Szurko, 2022. "Is Thermal Imaging a Helpful Tool in Diagnosis of Asymptomatic Odontogenic Infection Foci—A Pilot Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(23), pages 1-10, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:23:p:16325-:d:994722
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    1. Dominika Plaza & Agnieszka Baic & Barbara Lange & Łukasz Michalecki & Krzysztof Ślosarek & Agata Stanek & Armand Cholewka, 2022. "The Use of Infrared Thermography in the Assessment of Thermal Reaction of Patients Treated with Radiotherapy after Breast-Conserving Procedures," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(21), pages 1-12, October.
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