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Table 2 Reasons for tooth extraction among the patients

From: Analysis of split tooth as an unstudied reason for tooth extraction

Reasons

Frequency (n)

Percent (%)

Dental caries & sequelae

517

68

Recurrent pericoronitis in impacted 3rd molars

64

8

Retained teeth

59

8

Split teeth

39

5

Fractured cusps

33

4

Periodontal disease

29

4

Supernumerary teeth

14

2

Trauma

7

1

Total

762

100