The mobility of a tooth reflects its attachments and may be affected by conditions such as trauma and periodontitis.
When evaluating mobility of a tooth the force should be standardized as much as possible.
Teeth show limited mobility in the horizontal and vertical planes. With disease movement in both planes may be detected.
Horizontal Movement of Crown
Vertical Movement
Grade
normal
0
increased, <= 1 mm
not increased
1
increased, > 1 mm
2
increased
3
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Specialty: Otolaryngology
