Creation of the gingival immunologic defense index (GIDI) to evaluate the immunological potential of the gingiva and the possible risk for periodontal disease / Criação do índice de defesa imunológica gengival (GIDI) para avaliação do potencial imunológico da gengiva e o possível risco para doença periodontal

ABSTRACT

The objective of the present study was to create an index for the adequate evaluation of gingival immunologic defense with respect to IgA levels. The gingival immunologic 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 immunologic defense potential of each subject