The O'Leary index, a.k.a. the "Love" index

Detection and quantification of bacterial dental plaque is considered to be crucial in dental practice. The O'Leary index is a simple tool to measure the amount of bacterial dental plaque on teeth and one of the most effective means to evaluate oral hygiene. The connotation of oral hygiene in s...

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Main Authors: Alain Manuel Chaple Gil, Estela de los Ángeles Gispert-Abreu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Editorial Ciencias Médicas 2019-10-01
Series:Revista Cubana de Estomatología
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Online Access:http://www.revestomatologia.sld.cu/index.php/est/article/view/2154