Characterization of Patients Undergoing Tooth Extraction at San Gregorio University of Portoviejo

Introduction: Dental extraction is a surgical procedure that varies in terms of indications, access, and quality of healthcare services, depending on the country and the clinical and sociodemographic factors of each individual. The aim of this study is to characterize the demographic and clinical variables of patients undergoing dental extraction at Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo during the period from March 2023 to March 2024. Material and methods: A descriptive and retrospective study was conducted. The population consisted of 2,381 medical records of adult patients, and the sample included 331, determined through probabilistic sampling. Demographic, clinical, and radiographic variables were analyzed. Descriptive statistics, frequency, and percentage were applied. Results: 176 (53.2%) were male patients, and 155 (46.8%) were female. The highest number of extractions was performed in the 45-54 age group: 78 (23.5%) patients. The most frequent indication for extraction was dental caries, in 455 (79.6%) teeth. The majority of patients did not have systemic disease, 216 (65.2%), nor toxic habits, 207 (62.5%). A total of 571 teeth were extracted, with the first upper molar being the most frequently extracted tooth (9.9%). Conclusions: The behavior of dental extractions aligns with international studies, indicating the need to improve health promotion and disease prevention actions in the treated population to reduce tooth loss and enhance people's quality of life.