SynthesisInternational dental journal2022
Reasons for Tooth Removal in Adults: A Systematic Review.
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- The clinical and microbiological efficacy of a zinc-citrate/hydroxyapatite/potassium-citrate containing toothpaste: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Trial
- Effectiveness of platelet-rich fibrin concentrates in alveolar ridge preservation after tooth extraction: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials with tomographic evaluation.Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2026Review
- Association between tooth loss and kidney function: indirect roles of oxidative stress and systemic inflammation in NHANES 2001-2020.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Article
- A Three-Zone Classification System for Biomaterial-Based Management of Deep Subgingival Carious Lesions.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Patterns of Surgical Prophylaxis Prescribing for Dentoalveolar Procedures in Australian Hospitals: 2016-2022.Australian dental journal · 2026Article
- A Self-Adaptive Programming Strategy Enables Local Microenvironment Modulation and Temporal Immunomodulation for Diabetic Infected Bone Regeneration.Advanced healthcare materials · 2026Article
- Socioeconomic Disparities in Comorbidity of Dental Caries and Metabolic Syndrome in Norwegian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Using HUNT4 Survey Data.Caries research · 2026Article
- Tooth extractions and the prevalence of postoperative complications in individuals with and without diabetes: a retrospective cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- "Beyond the scale: body mass index as a hidden player in post-extraction complications".BMC oral health · 2026Observational
- Effect of Probiotic Limosilactobacillus reuteri and Hyaluronic Acid Gel Combination Therapy on Neutrophil Response, Neovascularization, and Reepithelialization in the Wound-Healing Process Following Tooth Extraction: An In Vivo Study.European journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Discordance in the 2018 Periodontal Classification: Conceptual Challenges and a Biologically Grounded Framework for Interpretation.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
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- Reasoning behind discrepancies in periodontal diagnosis and classification: A mixed-methods analysis.Journal of periodontology · 2026Observational
- Reasons for tooth extraction in a Swedish county dental service: a 5-year longitudinal cohort study with focus on endodontic pathology.BDJ open · 2026Article
- Impact of various storage media and time on mechanical properties of bovine root dentin.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Estimating the Causal Effect of Tooth Loss on the Critical Outcome of COVID-19.JDR clinical and translational research · 2026Article
- Unnecessary dental extractions in patients with Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain: a qualitative and questionnaire-based study of patient perspectives.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2026Article
- Shared Decision-Making for Periodontally Compromised Teeth: Study Protocol for an Ongoing Prospective Multicenter Before-and-After Clinical Trial.Journal of Korean medical science · 2026Article
- Comparative evaluation of physics versus conventional forceps in tooth extraction.Bioinformation · 2026Article
- Analysis of Reasons for Permanent Teeth Extraction in Dental College Teaching Hospital of Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad/Iraq: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Observational Study.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveMost tooth extractions are performed for dental reasons, but there are also nondental and nonmedical reasons for extractions; these include psychological, financial, religious, and cultural reasons as well as simply granting a patient's request. This systematic review was performed to examine the proportion and range of indications associated with tooth removal in context of dental, nondental, and medical reasons.
methodsA search conducted using PubMed, Embase, and APA PsycINFO identified 6038 studies. Three studies (4396 extractions in total) could be included for the risk of bias assessment and qualitative data synthesis.
resultsThe reported indications for tooth extraction on dental and medical grounds included caries with the proportion of all extractions ranging from 36.0% to 55.3%, periodontitis from 24.8% to 38.1%, trauma from 0.8% to 4.4%, periapical disease from 7.3% to 19.1%, orthodontics from 2.5% to 7.2%, and other reasons from 4.5% to 9.2%. The proportion for patient requests ranged from 3.6% to 5.9%, but specific information regarding the actual reasons for extraction could not be determined.
conclusionThe results suggest that caries and periodontitis are the most common indications for tooth extraction and that studies to reliably estimate the incidence of nondental and nonmedical motivation for extraction are lacking. Given that the final decision on performing or refusing extractions, whether it be based on dental, nondental, or nonmedical reasons, largely rests with the dentist and oral surgeon, detailed guidelines are warranted.
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