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Measuring Maxillary Posterior Tooth Movement: A Model Assessment using Palatal and Dental Superimposition
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Correlations between tooth mobility and the Periotest method in periodontally involved teeth
Matthias Goellner1, Johannes Schmitt, Stefan Holst
1Dental Clinic 2, Department of Prosthodontics, University Clinic Erlangen, Germany. matthias.goellner@uk-erlangen.de
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|March 13, 2013
Summary
This study found that Periotest values correlate well with three-dimensional tooth mobility (TM) in periodontally involved maxillary anterior teeth. These findings suggest Periotest can effectively measure quantitative tooth mobility.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Dental diagnostics
Background:
- Periodontal disease can lead to increased tooth mobility.
- Accurate measurement of tooth mobility is crucial for treatment assessment.
Observation:
- Three-dimensional tooth mobility (TM) and Periotest values were measured in 19 participants with periodontally involved maxillary anterior teeth.
- Measurements were taken before and after periodontal therapy (3-month healing period).
Findings:
- High correlations were observed between TM and Periotest values for central incisors.
- Moderate to high correlations were found for lateral incisors, and weak to moderate correlations for canines.
- Periotest values demonstrated significant associations with quantitative tooth mobility across different maxillary anterior teeth.
Implications:
- Periotest values may serve as a valuable, non-invasive tool for assessing quantitative tooth mobility in periodontally compromised teeth.
- Future research could explore Periotest applications in implantology and traumatology.
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