Risk factors for tooth loss with a mean follow-up period of 13.9 years in supportive periodontal therapy patients

BMC Oral Health

Table 2 Reasons for extraction of vital teeth vs non-vital teeth

Reason	Vital teeth	Non-vital teeth	Total
Periodontal disease	46 (47.9%)	36 (19.9%)	82
Dental caries	10 (10.4%)	51 (28.2%)	61
Fracture	27 (28.1%)	60 (33.1%)	87
Others^a	13 (13.5%)	34 (18.8%)	47
Total	96	181	277

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