Ainamo J, Ainamo A
Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Finland.
Int Dent J. 1994 Oct;44(5 Suppl 1):527-32.
The validity and relevance of the criteria used in the CPITN index are considered against the background of their use throughout the world in the last 15 years. Overall the CPITN criteria satisfy both measures, although some suggestions are given for further refinements. It is recommended that, in conjunction with the Periodontal Screening and Recording system, a simplification to five code numbers for both findings and treatment needs be considered. Other matters considered should include the discontinuation of the description 'shallow pocket', training in the use of a 20 g probing force and a lowering of the age at which periodontal screenings are commenced for children.
在过去15年中，社区牙周治疗需要指数（CPITN指数）所使用的标准在全球范围内的应用背景下，对其有效性和相关性进行了考量。总体而言，CPITN标准符合这两项指标，不过也给出了一些进一步完善的建议。建议结合牙周筛查与记录系统，考虑将检查结果和治疗需求简化为五个编码数字。其他需要考虑的事项应包括停止使用“浅袋”这一描述，使用20克探诊力的培训以及降低儿童开始进行牙周筛查的年龄。
