Description

Targeted inflammation and immune testing for hidden dental infections.

Chronic dental infections can create low-grade inflammation throughout the body, even when symptoms are subtle. This panel is designed to evaluate immune response, systemic inflammation, and metabolic factors that may contribute to persistent dental issues.

Why This Panel Matters

Hidden dental infections — including failed root canals, cavitations, and chronic periodontal disease — can drive ongoing immune activation.

This panel helps identify:

  • Active immune response
  • Systemic inflammation
  • Healing capacity
  • Metabolic risk factors

It’s especially useful for patients working with biological dentists or preparing for dental procedures.

Panel Includes

Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential

Evaluates immune system activity by measuring white blood cells (WBCs).

Why it matters:

  • Elevated WBCs may indicate chronic infection
  • Neutrophil patterns can reflect bacterial burden
  • Lymphocyte balance offers insight into immune stress

Provides a foundational look at how the immune system is responding.

hs-C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

A sensitive marker of inflammation produced by the liver.

Why it matters:

  • Detects low-grade systemic inflammation
  • Often elevated in chronic infections

Helpful for identifying ongoing inflammatory burden.

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

A long-standing marker of systemic inflammation.

Why it matters:

  • May be elevated in chronic infections
  • Helps confirm inflammatory patterns
  • Adds context alongside CRP

Useful when evaluating long-term inflammatory stress.

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)

Measures average blood sugar over approximately 3 months.

Why it matters:

  • Elevated glucose impairs immune function
  • Poor glycemic control increases infection risk
  • Helps identify whether metabolic factors are contributing to chronic dental inflammation

Critical for identifying hidden healing barriers.

Who This Panel Is For

This panel may be helpful if you have:

  • Failed root canals
  • Dental cavitation concerns
  • Chronic gum inflammation
  • Recurrent dental infections
  • Dental implant inflammation
  • Slow healing after dental work
  • Planned biological dentistry procedures

Clinical Insight

Chronic dental infections are not just local — they can influence systemic inflammation and metabolic health. Identifying underlying immune and inflammatory patterns can help guide better treatment decisions and improve healing outcomes.