Table 2 Criteria for the assessment of plaque index and gingival index
Scores | Plaque indexa | Gingival indexa |
|---|---|---|
0 | No plaque | Normal mucosal aspect |
1 | A film of plaque adhering to the free gingival margin which can be scrapped of but is not visible | Mild inflammation—slight change in color and slight edema but no bleeding on probing |
2 | Visible plaque accumulation on the mucosal margin and/or the adjacent tooth surface | Moderate inflammation. Presence of redness, edema, and bleeding on probing |
3 | Presence of abundant plaque within the gingival sulcus and/or the adjacent tooth surface | Sever inflammation with a marked redness, edema, and bleeding on probing |