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Correlations among gingival indices: a methodology study.

R R Lobene1, S M Mankodi, S G Ciancio

  • 1Forsyth Dental Center, Boston, MA 02115.

Journal of Periodontology
|March 1, 1989
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The Modified Gingival Index (MGI) effectively correlates with other gingivitis measures like the Gingival Index (GI), Interdental Bleeding Index (IBI), and Papillary Bleeding Index (PBI). This study validates MGI

Area of Science:

  • Periodontology
  • Oral Hygiene Research

Background:

  • Gingivitis assessment relies on various indices, but their intercorrelation requires validation.
  • The Modified Gingival Index (MGI) is a visual tool for assessing gingival inflammation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the correlation between the Modified Gingival Index (MGI) and established gingival indices.
  • To assess the MGI's reliability in an experimental gingivitis model.

Main Methods:

  • A 3-week experimental gingivitis study involving 99 subjects.
  • Baseline and 3-week assessments included MGI, Gingival Index (GI), Interdental Bleeding Index (IBI), and Papillary Bleeding Index (PBI).
  • Subjects used either an antimicrobial or control mouthrinse, abstaining from other oral hygiene.

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Main Results:

  • The MGI showed significant correlations with GI, IBI, and PBI at both baseline and 3 weeks.
  • These findings were consistent across all subjects in the study.

Conclusions:

  • The Modified Gingival Index (MGI) is a reliable and valid measure for assessing gingivitis.
  • MGI can be used interchangeably with GI, IBI, and PBI in clinical and research settings.