18 Questions
What is the purpose of the Gingival Bleeding Index?
To evaluate the presence or absence of bleeding in the gums
How is the Gingival Bleeding Index recorded?
By encircling sites with bleeding using a red pen
When using the Gingival Bleeding Index, what does a score of '0' indicate?
Absence of bleeding
After inserting the probe into the sulcus, when should the evaluation for bleeding be done?
After 30 seconds
What does the Gingival Bleeding Index assess?
Bleeding in the gums
How is a site with bleeding indicated when using the Gingival Bleeding Index?
By encircling with a red pen
What does BOP stand for in periodontal probing?
Bleeding On Probing
What is the purpose of assessing a patient's plaque control?
To evaluate oral hygiene practices
Which term refers to the amount of plaque on each tooth surface being recorded?
Plaque Index
What does PPD represent in periodontal probing?
Pocket Probing Depth
Which of the following is NOT a supplemental diagnostic aid mentioned in the text?
Salivary analysis
What is CAL used to measure in periodontal examination?
Clinical Attachment Loss/Level
What is the purpose of the Gingival Index by Löe & Silness 196?
To evaluate the prevalence and severity of gingivitis based on inflammation at the gingival margin
How many surfaces are examined in the Gingival Index by Löe & Silness 196?
Four surfaces
How is the Gingival Index score calculated for an individual tooth?
Divide the sum of scores by 4
What is the interpretation when a Gingival Index score falls between 1.1 and 2.0?
Severe gingivitis
Which index is NOT used to assess gingival health?
Caries Index
What does a Gingival Bleeding Index measure?
The presence or absence of bleeding from the gums
Learn about the Gingival Bleeding Index, a simple measure to determine the presence of bleeding in the gums. This method involves passing a dental probe into the sulcus and evaluating for bleeding after 30 seconds. Explore the assessment process and interpretation of the index results.
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