Tooth mobility is not an uncommon finding in day to day dental practice. Periodontitis, trauma from occlusion, endo-perio lesion, any pathology e.g., cyst, tumour, osteomyelitis etc, menstruation, use of contraceptives, pregnancy, and even diurnal variation may be cause of tooth mobility. Proper treatment plan warrants proper diagnosis. In this article, we will review the etiology of mobility, its diagnosis and how the treatment plan varies accordingly along with the prognosis.
Paper No:
784
