Periotestometry and tissue hydration. How are these indicators related?

ABSTRACT

The mobility of teeth in terms of periotestometry and hydration of periodontal tissues in terms of bioimpedance spectrometry were studied in healthy volunteers without dental and concomitant somatic diseases. It was found that teeth of these subjects have both low and pathological mobility. It was also revealed as increased hydration (edema), indicating the presence of inflammation, and reduced hydration, indicating atrophic processes in periodontal tissues. A comparison of the data of periotestometry and bioimpedance spectrometry showed that the indicators of mobility of the teeth and hydration of the periodontal tissues reflect different characteristics of the functional state of dentoalveolar system, and can be used as complementary in the diagnostic studies.