Tooth mobility
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Tooth mobility is the horizontal or vertical displacement of a tooth beyond its normal physiological boundaries[1] around the gingival (gum) area, i.e. the medical term for a loose tooth.
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1: Total loss of attachment (clinical attachment loss, CAL) is the sum of 2: Gingival recession, and 3: Probing depth (using a periodontal probe) | |
Specialty | Dentistry |
Tooth loss implies in loss of several orofacial structures, such as bone tissues, nerves, receptors and muscles and consequently, most orofacial functions are diminished.[2] Destruction of the supporting tissues of the teeth may progress to necrosis (tissue death) of the alveolar bone, which may result in a decrease in the number of teeth. The decrease in the number of teeth of a patient may find his chew's ability become significantly less efficient. They may also experience poor speech, pain and dissatisfaction with the appearance, lowering quality of life.[2]