Periodontal screening & recording (PSR) application in children and adolescent.

Gingival disease is very common in young population. The diagnosis of gingival and periodontal breakdown in children and adolescents, strongly needs an effective "screening" type of examination that can be employed by any pediatric dentist or general practitioner. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the clinical value of the PSR system in early detection of periodontal disease in children and adolescents and that there is a significant difference between PSR probe and William's probe in the time of probing and behavioral rating. A total of 26 patients from 3 to 20 years of age participated in the study that was taken in 2 sessions: PSR scoring system was used on the first session, on the second a Standard Evaluation. Time and acceptability were recorded in both sessions. The results showed a good clinical application of PSR in screening young patients, and no differences were seen between PSR and William's in diagnosis and clinical management. PSR took less time and was better accepted by the patients.