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periodontal index A numerical rating scale for classifying the periodontal status of a person or population with a single figure which takes into consideration prevalence as well as severity of the condition. It is based upon probe measurement of periodontal pockets and on gingival tissue status.


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(CPITN, Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs, Gingival Bleeding on Probing)


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