Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Periodontal Index

A numerical rating scale for classifying the periodontal status of a person or population with a single figure which takes into consideration prevalence as well as severity of the condition. It is based upon probe measurement of periodontal pockets and on gingival tissue status.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A numerical rating scale for classifying the periodontal status of a person or population with a single figure which takes into consideration prevalence as well as severity of the condition. It is based upon probe measurement of periodontal pockets and on gingival tissue status.

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15 entry terms
  • Periodontal Indexes
  • Index, Periodontal
  • Indexes, Periodontal
  • Indices, Periodontal
  • Periodontal Indices
  • Bleeding on Probing, Gingival
  • CPITN
  • Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs
  • Gingival Bleeding on Probing
  • Gingival Index
  • Gingival Indexes
  • Gingival Indices
  • Index, Gingival
  • Indexes, Gingival
  • Indices, Gingival

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Indexing Annotation

for gingival X refs do not coord with GINGIVA unless particularly discussed

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70(66)

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  1. E05.318w.308w.980w.438.300.725
  2. E06w.208.720
  3. E06w.721w.658
  4. N05.715w.360.300w.800w.438.300.690
  5. N06.850w.520w.308w.980w.438.300.725
  6. N06.890w.160.215

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WU 240

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Periodontal Index. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010512. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010512
  2. Periodontal Index. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q98966164