A Proposed New Index for Clinical Evaluation of Interproximal Soft Tissues : The Interdental Pressure Index
Joint Authors
Montevecchi, Marco
Vittorio, Checchi
Luigi, Checchi
Marucci, Gianluca
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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 probe.
It is negative when gingival tissues are firm, bleeding-free, and slightly ischemic by the stimulation; otherwise it is positive.
The clinical validation showed high intraoperator agreement (0.92; 95% CI: 0.82–0.96; P=0.0001) and excellent interoperator agreement (0.76; 95% CI: 0.14–1.38; P=0.02).
High internal consistency with bleeding on probing (κ=0.88) and gingival index (Cronbach’s α=0.81) was obtained.
Histological validation obtained high sensitivity (100%) and specificity (80%) for IPI+ toward inflammatory active form.
The same results were recorded for IPI− toward chronic inactive form.
IPI results as a simple and noninvasive method with low error probability and good reflection of histological condition that can be applied for oral hygiene motivation.
Patient compliance to oral hygiene instructions is essential in periodontal therapy and IPI index can be a practical and intuitive tool to check and reinforce this important aspect.Erratum to “A Proposed New Index for Clinical Evaluation of Interproximal Soft Tissues: The Interdental Pressure Index”dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/586537
American Psychological Association (APA)
Luigi, Checchi& Montevecchi, Marco& Marucci, Gianluca& Vittorio, Checchi. 2014. A Proposed New Index for Clinical Evaluation of Interproximal Soft Tissues : The Interdental Pressure Index. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464446
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Luigi, Checchi…[et al.]. A Proposed New Index for Clinical Evaluation of Interproximal Soft Tissues : The Interdental Pressure Index. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464446
American Medical Association (AMA)
Luigi, Checchi& Montevecchi, Marco& Marucci, Gianluca& Vittorio, Checchi. A Proposed New Index for Clinical Evaluation of Interproximal Soft Tissues : The Interdental Pressure Index. International Journal of Dentistry. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464446
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-464446