Reasons for Tooth Extraction in Patients Attending the Specialized Dental Center in Medina

Objective: This study investigated the reasons for tooth extractions among Saudi patients attending a dental institution and evaluated these causes in relation to demographic factors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at the Dental Specialized Center in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The study included 1,866 patients (898 males and 968 females) who underwent tooth extractions between January 2021 and December 2023. Data collected included patient demographics and reasons for extraction, categorized into six groups. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 23. Results and Discussion: Of the 1,866 participants, 51.9% (n = 968) were female and 48.1% (n = 898) were male. The predominant age group was 21-30 years (27.65%). Dental caries was the primary reason for extraction (62.6%, n = 1,168), with a higher prevalence among females (56.0%) compared to males (44.0%). Periodontal disease was the second most common cause (16.9%, n = 315), predominantly affecting males (62.2% vs. 37.8% in females). Conclusion: Dental caries remains the primary cause of tooth extraction in Saudi patients, followed by periodontal disease, with distinct age and gender-related patterns.