title: [Use of indexes in daily practice].
abstract: Epidemiologic methods can be used for the diagnosis of periodontal disease and the evaluation of its progression. Indices can be used to check the frequency of pathogenic events, the location of etiologic agents and the effectiveness of therapy. Such techniques can be employed in everyday practice and could conceivably be used to motivate patients.
authors.affiliation: Département de Parodontologie, Faculté de Toulouse.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Alliot
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Montemayor
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Barthet
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D005260:Female; D005884:Gingival Hemorrhage; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D009911:Oral Hygiene Index; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D010512:Periodontal Index; D011379:Prognosis
vernacular_title: Emploi des indices dans la pratique quotidienne.