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

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...

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Main Authors: Checchi Luigi, Montevecchi Marco, Marucci Gianluca, Checchi Vittorio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/345075

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