Gingival Index Calculator

Calculate the Löe-Silness Gingival Index (GI) to assess gingival health and inflammation.

Sum of Gingival Scores

Number of Surfaces Examined

How to Use

Enter the sum of all gingival scores.
Enter the total number of surfaces examined.
Click Calculate for the gingival index and severity.

Anwendungsfälle

•Periodontal health assessment.
•Gingivitis monitoring.
•Dental hygiene research.

Formel

GI = Sum of all scores / Number of surfaces examined. 0=healthy, 0.1–1.0=mild, 1.1–2.0=moderate, 2.1–3.0=severe inflammation.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

How is gingival health scored?

Score 0 = normal gingiva. Score 1 = mild inflammation, slight colour change. Score 2 = moderate inflammation, glazing, bleeding on probing. Score 3 = severe inflammation, spontaneous bleeding.

What is the difference between gingival and plaque index?

The gingival index assesses the inflammatory response of the gingiva, while the plaque index measures plaque accumulation.

Disclaimer

For educational purposes only. Does not replace professional medical evaluation.