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OC_DHYG455_202503SPII_1 Indices Practice Quiz - FINAL

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Match the following based on the periodontal indices: 1: Uses the Ramfjord teeth 2: Used on an individual basis to motivate a patient to seek further periodontal care 3: Uses the WHO probe 4: No longer used because gingivitis and periodontitis should be scored as separate entities 5: Divided into sextants and only specific teeth in that sextant are examined 6: Uses a 7 point scale to measure changes of the gingiva and CAL 7: Mouth is divided into sextants and a score is given to the deepest probe depth within that sextant (all teeth examined)

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A.PDI
B.PSR
C.PSR & CPI(TN)
D.PDI
E.CPI/CPITN
F.PDI
G.PSR
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Let’s tackle each statement one by one and evaluate which indexing option best fits the description provided. 1) Uses the Ramfjord teeth - Ramfjord index is a simplified periodontal assessment using a fixed set of representative teeth (Ramfjord teeth). Among the given options, the PDI (Periodontal Disease Index) is historically associated with using Ramfjord teeth in its scoring scheme. Therefore, statement 1 aligns with PDI. 2) Used on an individual basis to motivate a patient to seek further periodontal care - When you want to sp......Login to view full explanation

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