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TITLE:

STUDY TO KNOW THE CAUSES OF TEETH EXTRACTION IN MULTAN

AUTHORS:

Dr Muhammad Kamran, Dr Ayesha Afzal, Dr Ghazala Arshad

ABSTRACT:

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the causes of permanent tooth extraction. Study Design: An observational descriptive study. Place and Duration: This study was conducted in Nishtar Institute of Dentistry, Multan for six months duration from January 2019 to June 2019. Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to 180 dentists and dental clinic to record patient information, number of extracted teeth, and reason for extraction. The collected data were analysed using statistical package (SPSS) for Social Sciences software and Chi-square test was used to compare between different variables. Results: Dental caries and its sequelae were the main causes of extraction in all age groups (from 10 to 60). The highest percentages of caries and sequelae were in the age group (30-39) and the lowest rate was in the age groups (10-19) and above sixty years. The number of extractions in women was higher in all groups than in men except for patients over 60 years of age. The first molars were the most extracted in both arches. Conclusion: Advanced caries were the main cause of extraction in all age groups, while periodontal diseases followed by prosthetic reasons were the most common causes in patients older than 40 years. Keywords: tooth extraction; advanced bruises; periodontal disease.

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