Correlation between the CPITN score and anaerobic periodontal infections assessed by BANA assay.
In the present investigation the ability of subgingival plaque to hydrolyze BANA (Perioscan) was correlated with CPITN scores. Among 281 sites investigated, 136 had a CPITN equal to 2 with a highly significant positive BANA value (107 sites). A CPITN equal to 3 was also significantly BANA positive (90 sites). These findings clearly demonstrate the relationship between CPITN and anaerobic microorganisms (BANA positive).
Grisi
M F
MF
Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil. mgrisi@forp.usp.br
Salvador
S L
SL
Martins
W
W
Catandi
N
N
Silva-Neto
C R
CR
D000328:Adult; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000201:enzymology; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D001587:Benzoylarginine-2-Naphthylamide; D004796:Clinical Enzyme Tests; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010512:Periodontal Index; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D018709:Statistics, Nonparametric
D001587:Benzoylarginine-2-Naphthylamide