Comparison of gingival index and sulcus bleeding index as indicators of periodontal status

Although the gingival index and sulcus bleeding index have been widely used as indicators of periodontal status, there is some disagreement among investigators as to their meaning and significance. A clinical study was undertaken to monitor the occurrence of gingival bleeding, oedema, and change in...

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Published in:	Bulletin of the World Health Organization Vol. 60; no. 1; pp. 147 - 151
Main Authors:	Benamghar, L, Penaud, J, Kaminsky, P, Abt, F, Martin, J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland 1982
Subjects:	Adult Gingiva Humans Middle Aged Periodontal Index
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Summary:	Although the gingival index and sulcus bleeding index have been widely used as indicators of periodontal status, there is some disagreement among investigators as to their meaning and significance. A clinical study was undertaken to monitor the occurrence of gingival bleeding, oedema, and change in colour in subjects with and without periodontal disease, and it was found that the combinations of these clinical symptoms often did not correspond exactly with an index score. It is therefore suggested that any study of periodontal disease should be based on fundamental criteria, such as bleeding or oedema, rather than on composite indices.
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ISSN:	0042-9686