SBI
Also written as: SBI — Sulcus Bleeding Index
Acronym for Sulcus Bleeding Index, a clinical scoring system quantifying gingival inflammation via bleeding response within the gingival sulcus.
Full Definition
SBI is the standard abbreviation for the Sulcus Bleeding Index in dental research literature. It is routinely encountered in tables, outcome summaries, and statistics sections of periodontal research papers. Editors must ensure the acronym is defined on first use according to journal style, and that it is not conflated with 'SBI' used in other medical contexts (e.g., serious bacterial infection in paediatrics). In dental manuscripts, SBI data are typically presented alongside probing depth and attachment level measurements as part of a composite periodontal assessment.
Usage
Usage note: Define at first use; verify context distinguishes from non-dental uses of the same acronym.
In Context
- "All periodontal indices — including PPD, CAL, and SBI — were recorded by a calibrated examiner masked to group allocation." — Methods section of a randomised trial protocol
- "Table 2 presents mean SBI values at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks for both study arms." — Results table caption in a clinical research paper