Mersin Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi’ne Başvuran Hastaların Diş Çekim Nedenlerinin Değerlendirilmesi

The aim of this study is to examine the main reasons for permanent and primary tooth extraction in patients who underwent tooth extraction at Mersin University, Faculty of Dentistry and its relationship with age, gender, education level and income level.Material and MethodsThis retrospective study included the records of 499 patients who underwent tooth extraction at Mersin University between January 2021 and March 2022. Demographic and clinical data were obtained through patient records and structured telephone interviews. Extraction indications were categorized into 13 groups: retained root, impacted tooth, mobility/periodontitis, root resorption, patient request, root caries, crown caries, non-functional third molar, failed root canal treatment, orthodontic treatment, tumor/cyst, prophylactic extraction, and other reasons. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS v23.0.ResultsIn 499 patients (267 females, 232 male) with different ages, a total of 499 teeth were extracted. Crown caries was the most common reason for extraction (28.4%) followed by root resorption (20.6%), and periodontitis (10.6%). Extraction reasons were significantly associated with gender, education, income, residence, oral hygiene, and dental visit frequency (p