Non-Invasive Periodontal Evaluations with the Novel Gingivitis Extent and Gingivitis Severity Indices

Abstract

The periodontium serves as the dentition’s base. It connects the tooth to the alveolar socket, permits sensations, and aids in supporting and shielding the tooth. In youngsters, gingivitis and periodontitis are typically curable and reversible diseases that should be identified early and treated right away. To precisely document these disorders and determine the effectiveness or failure of treatment, suitable clinical indices must be accessible. Gingivitis in children can appear in a variety of ways, and it has been observed that these manifestations get worse with age and peak during puberty. The majority of adult periodontal disease consequences can be attributed to early life experiences. Numerous systemic or local contributory variables cause children’s gingival disease. Concern about medical conditions, place of examination, and age of children are the main determining factors in the selection of an appropriate index for use in critically or at-risk children. The use of the novel gingival extent (GE) and gingival severity (GS) indices to assess periodontal disease as a modification of the PMA index enlightens that such indices are non-invasive, simple, and thought to be suitable.