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

Table 2

Histological parameters and corresponding scores.

Parameter	Score 1	Score 2	Score 3
Fibrosis	Mild	Moderate	Severe
Hyperkeratosis	Mild	Moderate	Severe
Amount of blood vessels	Large	Medium	Small
Inflammation	Severe	Moderate	Mild
Epithelial hyperplasia	Severe	Moderate	Mild