Teeth Mobility Cause and Management of Mobile Teeth in Dental Clinic

Abstract

By examining firm pressure with two metal instruments on teeth, the extent of vertical and horizontal
displacement considered as tooth mobility, which is due to either periodontal disease or trauma. Nowadays
teeth mobility is a common problem in dental scenarios, which results inocclusal problems, Dietary
problems, and disturbances in mastication, aesthetic problem and worsening life quality. The treatment of
tooth mobility is based on its etiology; it may be surgical or non-surgical. Surgically by Periodontal surgery,
non-surgically by occlusal adjustment and splinting. Sometimes the Occlusal adjustment can be done by the
surgical process. In the article, we discuss the cause of tooth mobility, relation between tooth mobility and
occlusion including indication, contraindication and principles of tooth splinting. Our ultimate goal is to
restore mastication function, good aesthetic, to improve patient comfort and good oral functions by various
periodontal treatments for the management of mobile teeth.