Development and Application of a Weighted Gingivitis and Periodontitis (W-G/P) Score System in Cats

Abstract

The adaptation for use in cats of a weighted periodontal scoring system developed in dogs is described. The system uses standardized methods to score the extent of gingivitis and periodontitis of buccal tooth surfaces, weighted by size of teeth and adjusted for missing teeth and size of the cat.

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weighted score cats gingivitis periodontitis spreadsheet

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