title: Evaluation of a gingival inflammation test: gindex.
abstract: The Gindex test was compared with two gingival inflammation indices (GI and PBI) and with three plaque indices (SPI, thickness and extension index). There was no statistically significant correlation between the results of the Gindex test and the results of the other indices. When duplicate determinations of the same saliva sample were made with the Gindex test the results differed considerably. The Gindex test is considered to be inaccurate and of no value in the objective assessment of clinical inflammation of the gingiva.
mesh_terms: D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000175:diagnosis; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic