Analysis of Reasons for Extraction of Permanent Teeth in Children in Senegal: A Retrospective Study

Volume 2 - Issue 2

Ndoye Soukeye*, Diallo M Tidiane, Diouf Abdoulaye, Diouf N Guignane, Faye Malick and Tamba Aissatou

Received: September 10, 2018;   Published: October 01, 2018

DOI: 10.32474/IPDOAJ.2018.02.000131

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Abstract

Background: Loss of permanent teeth can have negative functional, psychological and social consequences, especially for children and adolescents with growing bone structures. Knowledge of their causes is of interest in the development of comprehensive dental public health programs. The objective of this study was to evaluate the reasons for extractions of permanent teeth in children in public oral structures in Dakar.

Material and method: A retrospective descriptive study, based on consultation registers and patient records, was performed. Patients between the ages of 6 and 15 who had permanent tooth extractions between January 2014 and August 2018 were included. A questionnaire including socio-demographic data, reason for consultation, reason for extraction and extracted teeth was included allowed to collect the data.

Results: A total of 321 patients aged 6 to 15 years received 375 permanent tooth extractions (1.16 teeth / child). Dental caries and its complications were the main reasons for extractions (94.7%).

Conclusion: Dental caries remains a real public health problem in developing countries. Decision-makers need to focus on strategies for the prevention and management of early childhood oral conditions to avoid the extraction of permanent teeth.

Keywords: Reasons for Extraction; Permanent Teeth; Child, Tooth Decay; Senegal

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