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  • Title: Creation of the gingival immunologic defense index (GIDI) to evaluate the immunological potential of the gingiva and the possible risk for periodontal disease.
    Author: de Souza-Gugelmin MC, Ito IY, Maia Campos G.
    Journal: Braz Dent J; 1995; 6(2):95-1-2. PubMed ID: 8688664.
    Abstract:
    The objective of the present study was to create an index for the adequate evaluation of gingival immunological defense with respect to IgA levels. The gingival immunological defense index (GIDI), which is based on the simple count of the inflamed gingival surfaces of a child plus the measurement of salivary IgA content, provides clinicians with important information about the immunological defense potential of each subject.
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