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What is the purpose of the Gingival Bleeding Index?
What is the purpose of the Gingival Bleeding Index?
- To encircle sites with inflammation
- To evaluate the presence or absence of bleeding in the gums (correct)
- To measure pocket depths
- To record suppuration levels
How is the Gingival Bleeding Index recorded?
How is the Gingival Bleeding Index recorded?
- By recording suppuration levels
- By encircling sites with bleeding using a red pen (correct)
- By filling out a dichotomous description form
- By using a blue pen to indicate pocket depth
When using the Gingival Bleeding Index, what does a score of '0' indicate?
When using the Gingival Bleeding Index, what does a score of '0' indicate?
- Presence of bleeding
- Inflammation in the interdental papillae
- Suppuration in the gums
- Absence of bleeding (correct)
After inserting the probe into the sulcus, when should the evaluation for bleeding be done?
After inserting the probe into the sulcus, when should the evaluation for bleeding be done?
What does the Gingival Bleeding Index assess?
What does the Gingival Bleeding Index assess?
How is a site with bleeding indicated when using the Gingival Bleeding Index?
How is a site with bleeding indicated when using the Gingival Bleeding Index?
What does BOP stand for in periodontal probing?
What does BOP stand for in periodontal probing?
What is the purpose of assessing a patient's plaque control?
What is the purpose of assessing a patient's plaque control?
Which term refers to the amount of plaque on each tooth surface being recorded?
Which term refers to the amount of plaque on each tooth surface being recorded?
What does PPD represent in periodontal probing?
What does PPD represent in periodontal probing?
Which of the following is NOT a supplemental diagnostic aid mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a supplemental diagnostic aid mentioned in the text?
What is CAL used to measure in periodontal examination?
What is CAL used to measure in periodontal examination?
What is the purpose of the Gingival Index by Löe & Silness 196?
What is the purpose of the Gingival Index by Löe & Silness 196?
How many surfaces are examined in the Gingival Index by Löe & Silness 196?
How many surfaces are examined in the Gingival Index by Löe & Silness 196?
How is the Gingival Index score calculated for an individual tooth?
How is the Gingival Index score calculated for an individual tooth?
What is the interpretation when a Gingival Index score falls between 1.1 and 2.0?
What is the interpretation when a Gingival Index score falls between 1.1 and 2.0?
Which index is NOT used to assess gingival health?
Which index is NOT used to assess gingival health?
What does a Gingival Bleeding Index measure?
What does a Gingival Bleeding Index measure?
