The use of index teeth to predict the health status of the balance of the mouth.
D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010512:Periodontal Index; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000175:diagnosis; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology*