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Abstract
In 1988 a study was carried out among Tanzanians of different age groups to determine the reasons for tooth extraction. The major reason was found to be dental caries or its associated complications (81%) while periodontal diseases was the runner-up (13%). The molars teeth were the most commonly extracted. The results of this study are important in planning resources for and provision of emergency oral health care especially for the rural population.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 2060474
Source DB: PubMed Journal: East Afr Med J ISSN: 0012-835X