Authors : Dr. Maya Mhaske; Dr. Shraddha Bhandari; Dr. Kalyani Reddy; Dr. Qureshi Shifa Mahin; Dr. Nisha Salvi; Dr. Apurva Wakude

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jan1054

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Abstract : Aim: The aim of the survey was to investigate reasons for tooth loss.  Materials and Methods: The study was carried out among the patients visiting Dental main OPD (Outpatient department). A Special questionnaire proforma was designed mainly based on reasons for tooth loss especially due to dental caries, periodontal disease & other related etiological factors. The survey form was filled and at the end of the study data was subjected to statistical analysis.  Results: A total of 2104 teeth were loss for several reasons. The study found that 52.1 % tooth loss was due to dental caries in case of 31-40years age groups, which is more when compared to tooth loss due to periodontal diseases in this age group. i.e 42.6 % and tooth loss due to other reason was 7.01%.  Conclusion: It was concluded that, caries is the dominant reason for tooth loss in patients with 31-40 years of age while periodontal disease accounts second most common reason for tooth loss in the same age group.

Keywords : Tooth Loss, Caries, Periodontal Diseases, Trauma.

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