Which index accounted for both gingival and periodontal changes for surveying large populations?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the periodontal index that accounts for both gingival (gum) and periodontal (structures around the teeth) changes, making it suitable for surveying large populations.
Answer
The Periodontal Index (PI) of Russell.
The Periodontal Index (PI) of Russell was specifically developed for epidemiological purposes and accounts for both gingival and periodontal changes when surveying large populations.
Answer for screen readers
The Periodontal Index (PI) of Russell was specifically developed for epidemiological purposes and accounts for both gingival and periodontal changes when surveying large populations.
More Information
The Periodontal Index (PI) gives more attention to periodontal tissue destruction compared with gingival inflammatory status and assumes a progression of gingivitis to periodontitis.
Tips
It is important to differentiate between indices that primarily focus on gingival inflammation and those that incorporate periodontal destruction. Some indices may be more suitable for individual assessments, while others are better suited for large-scale epidemiological studies.
Sources
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