title: [The mobile tooth--the theoretical bases and practical implications of a frequent clinical problem].
abstract: In the past, especially in the 1970s, tooth mobility has been largely studied by various research groups. Since then, scientific interest in this domain has progressively decreased. However, from a clinical point of view tooth mobility has remained an important concern. This paper aims to review and update basic theoretical notions of tooth mobility after evaluation of recent studies. Finally, clinical implications are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division de Physiopathologie buccale et Parodontie, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Genève.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hess
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Marmy
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D014070:Tooth / Q000503:physiopathology; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy