Periodontal Index (also known as Index, Periodontal, Indices, Periodontal): A numerical rating scale for classifying the periodontal status of a person or population with a single figure which takes into consideration prevalence as well as severity of the condition. It is based upon probe measurement of periodontal poc

NIH MeSH · D010512Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Periodontal Index

Also known asIndex, Periodontal · Indices, Periodontal · Periodontal Indices · Periodontal Indexes · Indexes, Periodontal · Gingival Index · Gingival Indices · Index, Gingival · Indices, Gingival · Gingival Indexes · Indexes, Gingival · Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs

Definition

A numerical rating scale for classifying the periodontal status of a person or population with a single figure which takes into consideration prevalence as well as severity of the condition. It is based upon probe measurement of periodontal pockets and on gingival tissue status.

MeSH classification

  • E05.318.308.980.438.300.725
  • E06.208.720
  • E06.721.658
  • N05.715.360.300.800.438.300.690
  • N06.850.520.308.980.438.300.725
  • N06.890.160.215

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Common questions about Periodontal Index

What does Periodontal Index mean in medicine?
A numerical rating scale for classifying the periodontal status of a person or population with a single figure which takes into consideration prevalence as well as severity of the condition. It is based upon probe measurement of periodontal pockets and on gingival tissue status. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Periodontal Index known by any other names?
Yes. Periodontal Index is also referred to as Index, Periodontal, Indices, Periodontal, Periodontal Indices, Periodontal Indexes in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Periodontal Index sit in the medical classification?
Periodontal Index falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E05.318.308.980.438.300.725, E06.208.720, E06.721.658). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D010512) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗