Pattern and etiology of exodentia in Rawalpindi and Islamabad sample

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to find out the various reasons for which permanent teeth were extracted in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Two centers were selected in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. A total of 250 patients [125 patients in each center] were included in this study. The mean age ranged from 7-67 years. The most common cause for tooth extractions in both centers was caries leading to irreversible pulpits which was seen in 137 patients [54.8%]. The second most common reason was periodontal problems seen in 47 cases [18.8%] followed by orthodontic reasons noted in 25 cases [10%]. More teeth's were extracted from the mandibular arch 154 [61.6%] followed by maxillary arch 96[38.4%]. It was concluded that most common cause of extraction was advanced caries followed by periodontal diseases