Table 1 Score of the health of gingiva according to Löe and Silness.
Scores | Status of the gingiva | Clinical features |
|---|---|---|
0 | Normal | Natural coral pink gingiva with no evidence of inflammation |
1 | Mild Inflammation | Slight changes in colour, slight oedema No bleeding on probing |
2 | Moderate Inflammation | Redness, edema and glazing Bleeding upon probing |
3 | Severe Inflammation | Marked redness and oedema ulceration/tendency to bleed spontaneously |
