Causes of tooth extraction in AL Mushahda village
Author
Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2006), pp.30-33, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2006-09-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : In spite of the current emphasis on preventive dental health, many people are still affected by dental caries.
In fact, dental caries is the most common chronic infectious disease and it remains a sever problem in some cultural and ethnic groups.
The purpose of this study was to analyze the causes of tooth need extraction among adult population in AL Mushahda village in Baghdad City, which was not included in the previous Iraqi studies.
Materials and methods : A random sample of 210 subjects was examined 160 adult subjects having 370 teeth needing extraction.
Results : The result showed that caries was found to be the principle reason for loss of all tooth types for all age group.
The first molar was the most common teeth needing extraction and the main cause for its extraction was caries, as it is the first tooth to erupt and probably neglected during the mixed dentition.
Conclusion : The highest percentage of tooth needing extraction indicated low awareness of oral disease by the population and little or no involvement of communities in promoting oral health.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Droubie, Ban F.. 2006. Causes of tooth extraction in AL Mushahda village. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 18, no. 3, pp.30-33.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Droubie, Ban F.. Causes of tooth extraction in AL Mushahda village. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 18, no. 3 (2006), pp.30-33.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-289105
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Droubie, Ban F.. Causes of tooth extraction in AL Mushahda village. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2006. Vol. 18, no. 3, pp.30-33.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-289105
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices : p. 32-33
Record ID
BIM-289105