Tooth mobility is a clinical sign that may reflect the degree of periodontal destruction caused by localised infections in the gums and the structures surrounding the teeth (ligaments and alveolar bone) and providing support and stability; these infections are produced by bacteria originating in bacterial plaque.<\/p>\n
Generally speaking, there is a small amount of physiological mobility in the front teeth (uniradicular) and less in the back teeth (multiradicular). When tooth mobility exceeds normal limits, this is a sign of disease.<\/p>\n
In general, tooth mobility increases due to a reduction of the stabilising elements in the periodontium or because of an increase in the magnitude of the forces acting on the teeth combined with a diminished periodontium.<\/p>\n
Gingivitis<\/strong> is an early stage of gum disease, an inflammation of the tissues surrounding the teeth and caused by bacterial plaque. At this stage the disease is reversible.<\/p>\n Periodontitis <\/strong>is the advanced form of gum disease, a major cause of tooth mobility and loss in adults. Teeth appear to be longer as the gum and bone recede.<\/p>\n These gum diseases may, or may not, cause pain, redness and inflammation, bleeding, bad breath, abscesses and tooth mobility.<\/p>\n Causes of tooth mobility:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n