Papillary Bleeding Index -PBI
Papillary Bleeding Index
Synonym: PBI (Saxer & Mühlemann bleeding intensity)1.
Evaluation
The PBI will do it in 1.+3. Quadrants orally, in 2.+4. Quadrants vestibular.- Grade 0: no bleeding.
- Grade 1: Bleeding point.
- Grade 2: fine line.
- Grade 3: Interdental triangle.
- Grade 4: profuse bleeding
- See also (Approximal plaque index)
References
- Bessa Rebelo MA, de Queiroz AC: Gingival Indices: State of Art; Gingival Diseases - Their Aetiology, Prevention and Treatment; InTech 2011 page 43 ISBN 9789533073767.