Reasons for Extraction of Teeth in Central Region of Jordan

A survey was carried out to determine the reasons for extractions of teeth in the middle (central) region of Jordan. Data was obtained from 80 dentists practicing general dentistry over a period of 2 weeks of their practice. The results revealed that out of the 1030 teeth extracted, 39.7% were removed due to extensive caries, 20.9% due to periodontal diseases, 13.4% at the patient's request, 10.1% for pericoronitis of third molars. 4.1% were removed for prosthetic reasons, 2.5% for orthodontic purposes, 2.03% due to endodontic failure, 1.4% for fractured teeth, 1.3% for impacted teeth, and 0.19% of the extracted teeth were in fracture line. Trauma was the reason for 1.16% of the extractions while other reasons formed 1.6%. Posterior teeth were extracted more than anterior teeth. The results of this survey demonstrated that in the middle (central region) of Jordan, extensive caries was the leading cause for the removal of teeth and periodontal disease was the next most commom reason.