Research Article

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

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Example of interdental pressure index (IPI) negative score. (a) The tissues are firm and the col is keratinized. (b) Compression of the tissue shows a firm and tonic papilla. (c) Absent or a slight ischemic response is induced.
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