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2.5. Gingival Index (GI) Using the Löe and Silness Gingival Index

DS Dalia Seleem
SD Shaahin Dadjoo
AH Ambrose Ha
CS Caitlyn Santos
SM Sahar Mirfarsi
KM Karen Matsumura-Lem
DL David Lazarchik
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The Löe and Silness GI was used to assess gingival health by identifying areas of gingival inflammation. The facial cervical/gingival portions of the selected teeth were scored on a scale of zero to three to identify the gingival index per each selected tooth [16]. GI index was recorded by independent examiners at each visit. The scores of gingival indices were averaged to identify the GI for the specified teeth assessed at each given time point.

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