A Proposed New Index for Clinical Evaluation of Interproximal Soft Tissues: The Interdental Pressure Index

• Main Authors: Checchi Luigi (Author), Montevecchi Marco (Author), Marucci Gianluca (Author), Checchi Vittorio (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Hindawi Limited, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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The interdental pressure index (IPI) is introduced to specifically evaluate clinical interproximal-tissue conditions and assess the effect of interproximal hygiene stimulation. This index scores clinical responses of periodontal tissues to the apical pressure of a horizontally placed periodontal pro...