The Gingival Index by Loe and Sillness (1963) is widely being used in epidemiological studies to assess the Gingival health. The modified scale assesses 6 index teeth in the permanent dentition to score gingival health. My question is that we use Gingival Index for a child in mixed dentition or primary dentition, what index teeth should we use?
Any studies published with modifications for primary teeth?
we can use gingival index for primary as well as mixed dentition The criteria based on Schour Massler 1947.
Simplification of the total index was performed by CR Rodrigues et al. Rev odontol univ sao paulo.1989;3(3):414-9.You can go through the article in which they selected labial surface of 54(maxillary primary right first molar),61(left maxillary central incisor),75( mandibular primary 2nd molar and 82(right mandibular lateral incisor).
HI. I suggest you can make your own research. Start visiting web sites. as..-"Plaque index for primary teeth". You can find images and articles as well.
Actualize data...
Best regards.
In the Gingival Index developed by Loe and Silness in 1963, "index teeth" refer to specific teeth chosen for assessment in order to represent the overall gingival health of an individual. For primary dentition (baby teeth), the index teeth are usually the maxillary right central incisor, maxillary right first molar, mandibular left central incisor, and mandibular left first molar. In the mixed dentition (a combination of primary and permanent teeth), the index teeth differ. They are the maxillary right first permanent molar, maxillary right central incisor, mandibular left first permanent molar, and mandibular left central incisor. These specific teeth are chosen because they are often the first permanent teeth to erupt and provide a reliable indication of the overall gingival health in their respective dentition stages. Assessing these index teeth allows for a standardized and systematic evaluation of gingival inflammation, helping dental professionals to monitor and address any potential issues in a consistent manner. This method is widely used in clinical practice and research to track gingival health in both primary and mixed dentition stages.
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