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Tooth mobility index

Published:2023-10 Issue:4 Volume:10 Page:82-85
ISSN:2349-7319
Container-title:International Journal of Preventive and Clinical Dental Research
language:en
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Author:

Melath Anil¹,Raveendran Arjun Machingal²,Kelotte Deepith³,Jaison Desmin⁴,Dharshika V.⁴

Affiliation:

1. Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Puducherry, India

2. Reader, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Puducherry, India

3. Third-Year Post-Graduate Resident, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Puducherry, India

4. Final Year BDS Student, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Puducherry, India

Abstract

ABSTRACT The presence of tooth mobility is frequently observed as a typical consequence and potential exacerbating factor for periodontal disease. The successful handling of this issue significantly impacts the results of periodontal therapy. To ensure the effective clinical management of tooth mobility, it is imperative to possess a precisely evaluating tooth mobility indices. This article aims at different indices that are done and evaluates their respective constraints.

Publisher

Medknow

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