Which of the following is true in regard to the Community Periodontal Index (CPI)?
A) Divides the teeth into quadrants for measurement
B) Has treatment-need codes for observed periodontal conditions
C) Measures bleeding
D) Assesses swelling, color, consistency, and bleeding

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The CPI measures bleeding and divides the teeth into sextants for measurement. The treatment-need codes for observed conditions were eliminated from the original Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITNs) because they did not reflect contemporary theories of periodontal diseases. The Gingival Index (GI) is a core dental index that can be used to assess swelling, color, and consistency in addition to bleeding.

Which of the Following Is True in Regard to the Community