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What does Class 1 Mobility refer to?
What does Class 1 Mobility refer to?
- Tooth can be moved greater than 1 mm in any direction.
- Tooth is not depressible into the socket.
- Tooth can be moved up to 1 mm in any direction. (correct)
- Tooth can be moved in a buccolingual direction and is depressible in the socket.
What is Class II Mobility?
What is Class II Mobility?
Tooth can be moved greater than 1 mm in any direction, but is not depressible into the socket.
Describe Class III Mobility.
Describe Class III Mobility.
Tooth can be moved in a buccolingual direction and is depressible in the socket.
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Classification of Dental Mobility
- Class 1 Mobility: Tooth movement is limited to 1mm in any direction, indicating slight mobility.
- Class II Mobility: Tooth exhibits greater than 1mm movement in any direction but remains non-depressible, meaning it cannot be pushed into the socket.
- Class III Mobility: Tooth can be moved in a buccolingual direction and is also depressible, indicating significant mobility both horizontally and vertically within the socket.
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