Evaluating Inflammatory Scores for Predicting Odontogenic Infection Severity in Elderly Patients

Posted: November 20, 2024
This study assessed the predictive accuracy of inflammatory scores in determining the severity of odontogenic infections in elderly patients compared to younger patients. Elderly patients demonstrated higher severity scores and elevated inflammatory scores. The SOFA score showed the highest predictive accuracy for severe infections in the elderly. Comorbidities like diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease significantly impacted infection severity. Integrating inflammatory scores, particularly SOFA, into clinical practice can aid in early identification of high-risk patients and enhance management strategies for odontogenic infections.

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