Initial periodontal screening and radiographic findings - A comparison of two methods to evaluate the periodontal situation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The periodontal screening index (PSI) is an element of the initial dental examination. The PSI provides information on the periodontal situation and allows a first estimation of the treatment required. The dental panoramic tomography...

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Main Authors: Hornecker Else, Rinke Sven, Szabadi Ivette, Ziebolz Dirk, Mausberg Rainer F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6831/11/3