Loose tooth 1 article

Loose tooth functions as abnormal mobility of a tooth when it is subjected to gentle clinical force. Age, recent injury, probing findings, radiographs and the amount and direction of movement help determine prognosis and whether stabilization is appropriate. Possible causes include loss of periodontal support, acute trauma, occlusal loading, inflammation or root fracture, and mobility can be graded during examination; a loose permanent tooth is a finding rather than a diagnosis or treatment plan.