Tooth Mobility

Horizontal and, to a lesser degree, axial movement of a tooth in response to normal forces, as in occlusion. It refers also to the movability of a tooth resulting from loss of all or a portion of its attachment and supportive apparatus, as seen in periodontitis, occlusal trauma, and periodontosis. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p507 & Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p313)

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Networked: 316 relevant articles (15 outcomes, 28 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1.	Hemorrhage
2.	Pain (Aches)
3.	Periodontitis
4.	Periodontal Diseases (Periodontal Disease)
5.	Periodontal Pocket (Periodontal Pockets)

Experts

1.	Berthold, Christine: 5 articles (06/2013 - 06/2009)
2.	Petschelt, Anselm: 5 articles (06/2013 - 06/2009)
3.	Bourauel, C: 4 articles (01/2020 - 03/2000)
4.	Alves, Even Herlany Pereira: 3 articles (01/2022 - 01/2019)
5.	Nascimento, Hélio Mateus Silva: 3 articles (01/2022 - 01/2019)
6.	Vasconcelos, Any Carolina Cardoso Guimarães: 3 articles (01/2022 - 01/2019)
7.	Vasconcelos, Daniel Fernando Pereira: 3 articles (01/2022 - 01/2019)
8.	Xu, Li: 3 articles (09/2021 - 02/2015)
9.	Jäger, A: 3 articles (01/2020 - 12/2003)
10.	Caton, Jack G: 3 articles (01/2018 - 02/2015)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Tooth Mobility:

1.	Tuberculin (PPD)IBA 11/01/2021 - "Oral health status of the subjects was graded based on decayed, missing, and filled teeth index, oral hygiene index (OHI), modified gingival index, probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL), tooth mobility, interproximal PPD, and interproximal CAL measurements. " 09/01/2019 - "The primary endodontic factors studied were the periapical index (PAI) of periapical health, quality of the root canal filling and of coronal restoration, periodontal probing depth (PPD, mm) and tooth mobility (TM, 0-3). " 01/01/2014 - "Furthermore, PPD reductions were more favorable for increased baseline tooth mobility and maxillary teeth, whereas AgP, female sex, and multirooted teeth were associated with less favorable PPD reduction. " 10/01/2011 - "In the test group, average clinical attachment level gains were 7.7±2.8 mm, radiographic bone gain 8.5±3.1 mm, probing pocket depth (PPD) reduction 8.8±3 mm. Residual PPDs were 4±1.7 mm. Most of the regenerated teeth showed a decrease in tooth mobility. " 04/01/2009 - "The risk factors for loss of teeth with a poor prognosis were the initial deepest PPD, tooth mobility and multi-rooted tooth."
2.	Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (Tumor Necrosis Factor)IBA 01/01/2022 - "Outcome measures included treatment effect, tooth mobility, tooth percussion pain score, hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α and B-lymphocyte tumor (Bcl)-2 positive rate, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α). " 04/25/2019 - "The results showed that, after treatment, compared with that in model group, in 40 mg/kg AsIV group, the general state of rats was improved, while the tooth mobility score, SOBI and PLI were significantly decreased (p < 0.05); the peripheral blood CD4+ T cell percentage and CD4+/CD8+ ratio were significantly increased (p < 0.05), while the CD8+ T cell percentage was significantly decreased (p < 0.05); the serum tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β and interleukin-2 levels were significantly decreased (p < 0.05); the serum immunoglobulin A and immunoglobulin G levels were significantly decreased (p < 0.05). " 11/01/2018 - "Results: After treatment, compared with model group, in 40 mg/kg oxymatrine group the rat general conditions were obviously improved, the tooth mobility, gingival index and plaque index were significantly decreased (P<0.05), the serum tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β and prostaglandin E2 levels were significantly decreased (P<0.05), the MMP-2 and MMP-9 protein levels were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and the TIMP-2 protein level was significantly increased (P<0.05). " 05/01/2021 - "After 8 weeks, the following indicators were valued: gingival index, tooth mobility, probing pocket depth; indexes about oxidative stress and circulating biomarkers; bone retraction by micro-CT analysis; Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), myeloid differential protein-88 (MyD88), and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) by qRT-PCR and Western blotting; tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) by qRT-PCR and immunohistochemical staining; inflammation of periodontal and hepatic tissues by histopathological observation. " 10/01/2017 - "Before treatment, the periodontal parameters (probing depth, tooth mobility, plaque index, clinical attachement level, and sulcus bleeding index) and GCF and serum levels of inflammatory cytokines (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, interleukin-1β, interleukin-5, interleukin-6, interleukin-8, tumor necrosis factor-α, and prostaglandin E2) in the combined and basic groups were higher than those in the normal group. "
3.	CytokinesIBA 03/28/2020 - "In this study, clinical variables related to tooth mobility, and multiple cytokine levels in proximate GCF, were measured at four time points during initial periodontal treatment: before treatment (baseline), after supragingival scaling, after occlusal adjustment, and after scaling and root planing (SRP); 20 teeth from 13 patients with periodontitis were included. " 09/01/2003 - "The hypothesis of this pilot investigation was that increased interocclusal contact initiated by short-term occlusal splint disuse would increase tooth mobility and the bone-resorptive cytokine interleukin (IL)-1beta in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), comparable to IL-1-positive genotype and increased periodontitis severity. " 10/29/2013 - "Cytokine, PTH, vitamin D, and RANKL/RANK/OPG show promising results; on the other hand, relaxin does not accelerate tooth movement, but increases the tooth mobility. " 10/01/2017 - "Before treatment, the periodontal parameters (probing depth, tooth mobility, plaque index, clinical attachement level, and sulcus bleeding index) and GCF and serum levels of inflammatory cytokines (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, interleukin-1β, interleukin-5, interleukin-6, interleukin-8, tumor necrosis factor-α, and prostaglandin E2) in the combined and basic groups were higher than those in the normal group. "
4.	zirconium oxide (zirconia)IBA 04/01/2008 - "Zirconia RBFPDs showed improved survival with increased tooth mobility, but the framework design showed only a minor influence on loss rate and fracture resistance. " 04/27/2022 - "Because of the natural tooth mobility, however, the fit of full-arch restorations made from monolithic zirconia might be clinically acceptable." 02/01/2014 - "Increased tooth mobility because of loss of alveolar bone support: a hazard for zirconia two-unit cantilever resin-bonded FDPs in vitro?" 04/01/2008 - "The zirconia framework design varied between a 2-retainer RBFPD with 3 different levels of tooth mobility (groups 1 to 3) and a 1-retainer cantilever version with 2 different grades of tooth mobility (groups 4 and 5). " 02/01/2014 - "The results support the assumption that zirconia-based two-unit cantilever RB-FDPs may be an appropriate treatment option, even if abutment tooth mobility increase because of alveolar bone loss. "
5.	Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link 05/01/1967 - "An ecologic analysis of tooth mobility: effect of prophylaxis and protein supplementation." 12/01/2022 - "Pain levels using the visual analog scale (VAS), dietary intake (calories, proteins, carbohydrate, and fat intake), body mass index (BMI), tooth mobility, bleeding on probing (BOP), and pocket depth (PD) were assessed for all patients in the first three months after fixed orthodontic appliance placement. " 11/01/2018 - "The tooth mobility, gingival and plaque indexes, serum inflammatory factor levels and gingival tissue matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP) protein levels were detected. " 01/01/2021 - "Treatment with Thymol Loaded in situ Gel (THLMG) showed a decrease in gingival inflammation and tooth mobility as well as in serum biochemical parameters like serum Creactive proteins, leucocyte count, alkaline phosphatase, and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase, when compared to disease group. " 11/01/2018 - "Results: After treatment, compared with model group, in 40 mg/kg oxymatrine group the rat general conditions were obviously improved, the tooth mobility, gingival index and plaque index were significantly decreased (P<0.05), the serum tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β and prostaglandin E2 levels were significantly decreased (P<0.05), the MMP-2 and MMP-9 protein levels were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and the TIMP-2 protein level was significantly increased (P<0.05). "
6.	Blood Glucose (Blood Sugar)IBA 04/01/1982 - "However, a very homeostatic pattern of blood glucose values was displayed by those whose gingival state, tooth mobility, and labial debris improved or remained the same in the presence of the band. " 05/01/2021 - "Finger capillary blood glucose levels also showed good correlation (r=0.653) with tooth mobility scores. " 05/01/2021 - "A moderate positive correlation (r=0.658) was seen between gingival crevicular blood glucose levels and tooth mobility. " 05/01/2021 - "After recording demographic details and dental charting, tooth mobility scores were correlated with gingival crevicular blood glucose, finger capillary blood glucose and glycosylated haemoglobin levels using Pearson's correlation. " 04/01/1982 - "Nonfasting blood glucose and three oral parameters--gingival state, clinical tooth mobility and labial debris--were determined before banding a mandibular lateral incisor and again one month later. "
7.	Dinoprostone (PGE2)FDA Link 11/01/2018 - "Results: After treatment, compared with model group, in 40 mg/kg oxymatrine group the rat general conditions were obviously improved, the tooth mobility, gingival index and plaque index were significantly decreased (P<0.05), the serum tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β and prostaglandin E2 levels were significantly decreased (P<0.05), the MMP-2 and MMP-9 protein levels were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and the TIMP-2 protein level was significantly increased (P<0.05). " 10/01/2017 - "Before treatment, the periodontal parameters (probing depth, tooth mobility, plaque index, clinical attachement level, and sulcus bleeding index) and GCF and serum levels of inflammatory cytokines (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, interleukin-1β, interleukin-5, interleukin-6, interleukin-8, tumor necrosis factor-α, and prostaglandin E2) in the combined and basic groups were higher than those in the normal group. "
8.	RelaxinIBA 01/01/2007 - "In-vitro mechanical testing and tooth mobility assessments indicated that the PDL of the mandibular incisors in the relaxin-treated rats had reduced yield load, strain, and stiffness. " 01/01/2007 - "The in-vitro testing for PDL mechanical strength and tooth mobility was performed by using tissue from an additional 20 rats that had previously received the same relaxin or vehicle treatments for 1 or 3 days (n = 5). " 01/01/2007 - "Moreover, the range of tooth mobility of the maxillary first molars increased to 130% to 170%, over vehicle-treated rats at day 1. Human relaxin does not accelerate orthodontic tooth movement in rats; it can reduce the level of PDL organization, reduce PDL mechanical strength, and increase tooth mobility at early time points." 10/29/2013 - "Cytokine, PTH, vitamin D, and RANKL/RANK/OPG show promising results; on the other hand, relaxin does not accelerate tooth movement, but increases the tooth mobility. "
9.	Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2IBA 11/01/2018 - "Results: After treatment, compared with model group, in 40 mg/kg oxymatrine group the rat general conditions were obviously improved, the tooth mobility, gingival index and plaque index were significantly decreased (P<0.05), the serum tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β and prostaglandin E2 levels were significantly decreased (P<0.05), the MMP-2 and MMP-9 protein levels were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and the TIMP-2 protein level was significantly increased (P<0.05). "
10.	Vitamin DFDA LinkGeneric 10/29/2013 - "Cytokine, PTH, vitamin D, and RANKL/RANK/OPG show promising results; on the other hand, relaxin does not accelerate tooth movement, but increases the tooth mobility. "

Therapies and Procedures

1.	Aftercare (After-Treatment) 11/01/2023 - "Furthermore, the proportion of tooth mobility degrees I, II and III in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group after treatment(P<0.05). " 06/13/2023 - "Similarly, tooth mobility scores significantly decreased after treatment, but with no difference between groups. " 01/01/2022 - "After treatment, tooth function and tooth mobility of the observation group were better as compared with the control group (P<0.05). " 04/25/2019 - "Before and after treatment, the tooth mobility scores of the rats were determined. " 01/01/2006 - "At 12 months after treatment the following results were noted: Mean value of attachment level regeneration 3.47 mm. Mean value of pocket depth decreased by 3.7 mm. Mean value of tooth mobility reduction by 48.3%. "
2.	Therapeutics 11/01/2016 - "Generally, tooth mobility and SOT were significantly improved after therapy. " 11/01/2004 - "Within the limitations of this analysis, it can be concluded that interproximal, intraosseous defects of teeth with limited presurgical tooth mobility; i.e., teeth with Miller's Class 1 and 2 mobility, will respond favorably to regenerative therapy." 02/01/1979 - "The purpose of this study was to assess whether fixed splinting aided in the reduction of posterior tooth mobility during initial therapy. " 05/16/2022 - "To reduce tooth mobility and establish stable occlusion, we combined orthodontic treatment with periodontal therapy to preserve the tooth. " 01/01/2020 - "As such a fine adjustment is only required for selected teeth, the aim of this pilot study was to investigate tooth mobility in vivo on corrected and uncorrected subgroups under positioner therapy. "
3.	Splints (Splint) 12/01/2001 - "Reduction of lateral tooth mobility (=splint effect) expressed by the difference between horizontal pre- and postoperative PTV was significantly greater in RS compared to TTS and WCS (P<0.05) for central as well as for lateral incisors. " 10/01/1979 - "The purpose of this study was to determine if fixed splinting of teeth with intraoral wire and acrylic splints had advantages with respect to tooth mobility, bone level and attachment level over unsplinted teeth following osseous surgery. " 08/24/2023 - "Horizontal tooth mobility measured via Periotest, splint application time, and frontal images of splinted teeth to measure the percentage composite adhesive point area. " 08/24/2023 - "Therefore, the objectives of this randomized controlled trial were (1) to compare retention of WC splints, and (2) to compare adhesive point dimension, application and removal time, and effect on tooth mobility between the two WC splints. " 12/01/2022 - "The NCS allowed greater tooth mobility of the avulsed incisor than the WCS, irrespective of splint extension, PDL condition, or load application. "
4.	Oral Hygiene (Dental Hygiene) 09/20/2023 - "Tooth mobility, oral hygiene, and periodontal parameters were clinically evaluated. " 07/01/2023 - "Tooth mobility, oral hygiene and periodontal parameters were clinically evaluated. " 02/01/2015 - "This decision-making process should take into consideration the potential adverse influence of factors, such as smoking, poor oral hygiene, tooth mobility, and defect morphology, on regeneration. " 05/01/2014 - "The determinants of this association were age, poor oral hygiene, speech impairment and tooth mobility." 05/01/2014 - "Age [PR: 3.2 (95% CI: 1.2-8.5)], speech impairment [PR: 2.2 (95% CI: 1.1-4.6)], poor oral hygiene [PR: 2.4 (95% CI: 1.2-4.8)] and tooth mobility [PR: 3.9 (95% CI: 1.8-8.1)] remained independently associated with a greater prevalence of discomfort (P ≤ 0.05). "
5.	Operative Surgical Procedures 02/01/2013 - "An orthodontic force was applied, and the surgical procedure was performed after tooth mobility had increased. " 01/01/2008 - "Further, patient developed sinus, lateral root pathology, tooth mobility and malocclusion in relation to affected teeth which were managed by esthetic, functional, endodontic and surgical procedure. " 07/01/1980 - "Statistical analysis revealed that: (1) osseous recontouring and open flap curettage equally reduced plaque and gingival inflammation; (2) each surgical procedure equally increased attached gingiva; (3) pocket reduction achieved with osseous recontouring was maintained over 6 months, pockets recurring after open curettage; (4) open curettage did not induce bone regeneration; (5) osseous recontouring did not result in irreversible tooth mobility; (6) osseous recontouring resulted in a net loss of attachment; open curettage producing a net gain, especially in deeper pockets; and (7) both procedures improved periodontal health."