Implant Maintenance: A Clinical Update

Table 2

Peri-implant marginal mucosal indices.

Score	Apse et al. [10]	Mombelli et al. [9] (mGI)
0	Normal mucosa	No bleeding when a periodontal probe is passed along the mucosal margin adjacent to the implant
1	Minimal inflammation along with color change and minor edema	Isolated bleeding spots visible
2	Moderate inflammation with redness, edema, and glazing	Blood which forms a confluent red line on mucosal margin
3	Severe inflammation with redness, edema, ulceration, and spontaneous bleeding without probing	Heavy or profuse bleeding

References [9, 10].