Year: 2024 | Month: September | Volume: 14 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 67-77
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240909
A Systematic Review to Ascertain the Role of Inflammatory Biomarkers in the Diagnosis and Treatment Course of Dental Diseases
Hareni M1, Sindhu R2, Savitha S3, Prabu D4, Dinesh Dhamodhar5, Rajmohan M5
1Undergraduate student, SRM dental college, Ramapuram, Chennai, India
2Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, SRM dental college, Ramapuram, Chennai, India.
3Postgraduate student (Master of Dental Surgery), Department of Public Health Dentistry, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai, India.
4Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Public Health Dentistry, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai, India.
5Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Sindhu R
ABSTRACT
Background: The use of biomarkers in dentistry can help dentists make more informed diagnosis and treatment decisions, and ultimately improve the oral health outcomes of their patients. This study aimed to identify markers in saliva and blood that are associated with periodontal and oral disease using randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
Methodology: Using the MeSH term "Biomarkers in dentistry" “Inflammatory biomarkers” and “oral diseases”. A literature review was conducted using PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane. Search engines changed the MeSH terms under PRISMA guidelines.
Results: In this systematic review seven studies were included which help in identifying, biomarkers that can aid the dentist in the diagnosis, monitoring, and evaluation of a variety of oral diseases and illnesses.
Conclusion: Thus, all the studies chosen for this systematic review prove that all the biomarkers can play a crucial role in assessing overall health and wellness. Their ability to identify early disease symptoms can result in prompt interventions and better outcomes.
Key words: Biomarkers, salivary markers, inflammatory biomarkers, gingival crevicular fluid.