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. 2011 Feb 7;5:7–12. doi: 10.2174/1874210601105010007

Table 4.

Distribution of Teeth According to the Cause of Extraction

Reason for extraction No. of teeth Percentage (%)
Advanced caries 566 41.2
Periodontal disease 314 23.8
Advanced caries and periodontal disease 253 19.3
Pericorinitis 102 7.8
Orthodontic treatment 40 6
Missing opposing tooth 30 2
Total 1305 100%