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Periodontal Examination and Charting: Gingival Bleeding Index

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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?

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?

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 30 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What does the Gingival Bleeding Index assess?

Bleeding in the gums Signup and view all the answers

How is a site with bleeding indicated when using the Gingival Bleeding Index?

By encircling with a red pen Signup and view all the answers

What does BOP stand for in periodontal probing?

Bleeding On Probing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing a patient's plaque control?

To evaluate oral hygiene practices Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the amount of plaque on each tooth surface being recorded?

Plaque Index Signup and view all the answers

What does PPD represent in periodontal probing?

Pocket Probing Depth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a supplemental diagnostic aid mentioned in the text?

Salivary analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is CAL used to measure in periodontal examination?

Clinical Attachment Loss/Level Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

How many surfaces are examined in the Gingival Index by Löe & Silness 196?

Four surfaces Signup and view all the answers

How is the Gingival Index score calculated for an individual tooth?

Divide the sum of scores by 4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the interpretation when a Gingival Index score falls between 1.1 and 2.0?

Severe gingivitis Signup and view all the answers

Which index is NOT used to assess gingival health?

Caries Index Signup and view all the answers

What does a Gingival Bleeding Index measure?

The presence or absence of bleeding from the gums Signup and view all the answers