title: Correlation between the CPITN score and anaerobic periodontal infections assessed by BANA assay.
abstract: 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).
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil. mgrisi@forp.usp.br
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Grisi
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Salvador
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Martins
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Catandi
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Silva-Neto
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D001587:Benzoylarginine-2-Naphthylamide