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Abstract

Objective:


This study investigated the reasons for tooth extractions among Saudi patients attending a dental institution and evaluated these causes in relation to demographic factors


Materials and methods:


A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at the Dental Specialized Center in Madina, Saudi Arabia. The study included 1,866 patients (898 males, 968 females) who underwent tooth extractions between January 2021 and December 2023. Data collected included patient demographics and reasons for extraction, categorized into six groups. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23.


Results and Discussion:


Of the 1,866 participants, 51.9% (n=968) were female and 48.1% (n=898) were male. The predominant age group was 21-30 years (27.65%). Dental caries was the primary reason for extraction (62.6%, n=1,168), with a higher prevalence among females (56.0%) compared to males (44.0%). Periodontal disease was the second most common cause (16.9%, n=315), predominantly affecting males (62.2% vs 37.8% in females).


Conclusion:


Dental caries remains the primary cause of tooth extraction in Saudi patients, followed by periodontal disease, with distinct age and gender-related patterns.

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Dental caries periodontal disease Extraction Saudi Arabia

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Author Biographies

Abdulmoeen Alhejali, Department of Oral Surgery, Specialized Dental Center, King Fahad Hospital, Medina, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.

Acting Consultant and Head Oral Surgery Department

Ahmad Al-Fraidi, Department of Orthodontics, Specialized Dental Center, King Fahad Hospital, Medina, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.

Consultant and Head Orthodontic Department

Mohammed Alharbi, Department of Prosthodontics, Specialized Dental Center,King Fahad Hospital, Medina, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.

Consultant and  Head Prosthodontic Department

Ahmed Zakour, Department of Prosthodontics, Specialized Dental Center,King Fahad Hospital, Medina, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.

Consultant Prosthodontic Department and director of Specialized Dental Center

Mostafa Abdallah, Department of Oral Surgery, Specialized Dental Center, King Fahad Hospital, Medina, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.

 Registrar Oral Surgery Department

 

Maissa Abdelfatah, Department of Oral Surgery, Specialized Dental Center, King Fahad Hospital, Medina, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.

Registrar Oral Surgery Department

 

Abdulrahaman Alsadai, Department of Periodontics, Specialized Dental Center, King Fahad Hospital, Medina, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.

Oral Hygienist 

 

Khaled Alharbi, Department of Pedodontics, Specialized Dental Center, Ohud Hospital, Medina, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.

Consultant Pedoodontic Department

Ahmed Alhejaili, General Dentist, Medina Health Cluster, Ministry of Health

General Dentist

 

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Alhejali, A., Al-Fraidi, A. . ., Alharbi, M. ., Zakour, A. ., Abdallah, M. ., Abdelfatah, M. ., Alsadai, A. ., Alharbi, K. . ., & Alhejaili, A. . . (2025). Reasons for Tooth Extraction in Patients Attending the Specialized Dental Center in Medina. Journal of Contemporary Dental Sciences, 2(4), 25–30. Retrieved from https://jcds.qu.edu.sa/index.php/JCDS/article/view/2393
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