From: The Oral health status of children with autism Spectrum disorder in KwaZulu-Nata, South Africa
Gingival Status | Average Gingival Index Score n (%) | Plaque Index | Plaque Index n (%) |
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Healthy Gingiva | 6 (4) | No plaque | 14 (9,4) |
Mild Gingival Inflammation | 69 (46,3) | A film of visible plaque after the use of a disclosing agent or probe. | 65 (43,6) |
Moderate Gingival Inflammation | 66 (44,3) | Moderate accumulation of plaque on more than one third of the tooth surface, Can be seen with the naked eye. | 63 (42,3) |
Severe Gingival Inflammation | 8 (5,4) | Accumulation of plaque on more than two thirds of the tooth surface. Presence of calculus. | 7 (4,7) |
Total | 149 (100) | Total | 149 (100) |