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A Clinical Approach to Gingival Stimulation
Author(s) -
Fourel J.,
Falabregues R.,
Bonfil J. J.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1981.52.3.130
Subject(s) - gingival inflammation , toothbrush , stimulation , dentistry , medicine , inflammation , gingivitis , dental plaque , materials science , brush , composite material
T he role played by gingival stimulation has not yet been clearly explained. This experiment shows (1) that even with regular stimulation of the gingiva with a toothbrush, gingival inflammation indices (GI and SBI) increase when plaque (determined by PlI) accumulates on tooth surfaces; and (2) that if one proceeds to routine plaque elimination from the tooth surfaces, gingival inflammation indices (GI and SBI) increase in the absence of regular mechanical stimulation of the gingiva with a toothbrush. In the latter case, inflammation may be related to plaque accumulation on the gingiva.