title: An accurate, time-efficient method to assess plaque accumulation.
abstract: The authors compared the accuracy and time efficiency of a simplified index called the Plaque Assessment Scoring System, or PASS, and the O'Leary Plaque Control Record. Using both indexes, they examined 35 participants. They found a strong correlation between the results achieved with each method. They also noted that the mean time required to complete the PASS examination was considerably less than that needed to record the O'Leary index, 1.47 vs. 7.07 minutes, respectively.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, University of Washington College of Dentistry, Seattle, USA.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Butler
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Morejon
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Low
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013997:Time Factors