Gingivitis and Perio-disease Indices

What does the Community Periodontal Index measure?

• The periodontal status of populations.

• The level of flourosis in a community.

• The amount of indices in a community

In the CPI (Community Periodontal Index) a code 0 indicates healthy periodontal tissue.

• True

• False

Periodontal Screening and Recording was invented by______ in 1992?

• Caton & Polson

• ADA/AAP

• Smith & Wesson

• Johnson & Johnson

The Sulcus bleeding index is performed using an explorer.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is performed using a dental probe.

Is SBI (Sulcus Bleeding Index) reversible?

• Yes

• No

How many areas for each tooth are scored in the Gingival Index?

• 2

• 4

• 8

This image is demonstrating the procedure for which of the following?

• Periodontal Screening and Recording

• Use of a toothpick after lunch.

• Eastman Interdental

  Bleeding

  Index