Research Article

A Proposed New Index for Clinical Evaluation of Interproximal Soft Tissues: The Interdental Pressure Index

Figure 1

Example of interdental pressure index (IPI) positive score. (a) Tissues are inflamed and not firm. (b) Compression of the tissue shows its mobility, inducing an ischemic response. (c) After compression, the papilla returns slowly to its original position.
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