Indices Flashcards
an expression of clinical observation in numeric values; describes status of an individual/group with respect to a condition being measured
index
each index measures ___ _____
one variable
true/false, indices are helpful for both patient care and research
true
different indices categories (3)
- plaque
- gingival bleeding
- gingival/periodontal disease classifications
index that assesses gingival inflammation based on color, consistency, and BOP
Loe and Silness
Loe and Silness measures these 4 areas of the tooth, scoring 0-3, then ___ together and divide by __ to get the index
M, D, B, Li; add, four
Loe and Silness
score 0 =
normal gingiva
Loe and Silness
score 1 =
- mild inflammation
- slight change in color
- slight edema
- no bleeding
Loe and Silness
score 2 =
- moderate inflammation
- slight change in color
- slight edema
- bleeding on probing
Loe and Silness
score 4 =
- severe inflammation
- marked redness/edema
- ulceration
- tendency to bleeding spontaneously
Sulcular bleeding index does/does not probe to the base of the pocket
does
Loe and Silness does/does not probe to the base of the pocket
does not
Sulcular Bleeding index
score 0 =
- gingiva normal texture/color
- no bleeding
Sulcular Bleeding index
score 1 =
- gingiva apparently normal
- BOP
Sulcular Bleeding index
score 2 =
- BOP
- change in color
- no edema