MODIFIED plaque and bleeding scores

Question 1

modified plaque score info

Answer 1

• ramfjord teeth (16, 21, 24, 36, 41, 44)
• 3 surfaces interproximal, buccal, lingual/palatal
• scores
  2 - visible plaque without probing
  1 - only visible by probe plaque
  0 - no plaque
  calculation = sum score/max score (36)
• score analysis (<30% score or >50% improvement seen as engaging patient)

Question 2

modified bleeding score info

Answer 2

• ramfjords teeth (16, 21, 24, 36, 41, 44)
• 4 surfaces (M,D,P/L,B)
• bleeding of gingival margin (NOT pockets)
• probe gently walked around gingival margins at 45 degree angle
• score
  1 - bleeding
  0 - no bleeding
  calculation = sum score/max score (24)
  analysis = <35% score or >50% improvement = engaging patient

Question 3

when record modified bleeding and plaque scores, benefits of doing so and what is done if ramfjord tooth missing

Answer 3

• initial consultation, every treatment and every review appointment
• can see comparison, can prioritise engaging patients for treatment, easy to explain to patients, simple and quick
• choose alternative near tooth or note down as ‘N’ and change calculation accordingly