FREQUENCY AND POTENTIAL REASONS FOR EXODONTIA AMONG PATIENTS REPORTING TO DENTISTRY DEPARTMENT LADY READING HOSPITAL, PESHAWAR

ABSTRACT
Introduction: The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the reasons for tooth extraction and their associations
with possible causes in Pakistan.
Materials and Method: The study involved 760 individuals, 483 males and 277 females. The inclusion criteria were
patients from both genders, above the age of 10 years and indicated for extraction of permanent tooth. All the causes of
extracted teeth were recorded and data collected was recorded on a proforma. The data were processed and analyzed
by means of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 20.0, Institute Inc, Cary, NC, USA). Frequency
distributions of variables were computed separately for male and female subjects.
Results: The results showed that the main reason for tooth extraction was dental caries (82%). Other causes included
periodontal disease (8.0%), impaction 6% and trauma 4%. Mandibular Molars were the most common teeth extracted
and most extractions were done between age groups 30-41 years.
Conclusions: Dental caries and periodontal disease were the main reasons for tooth extraction in Pakistan. Changes
in eating habits and life style along with community water fluoridation could help reduce incidence of dental decay.
Key Words: Tooth extraction, dental caries, periodontal disease.