Evaluation of requirement of extraction of a second maxillary primary molar in 3 to 5-year-old children

Abstract

Background: The extraction of primary teeth is a major problem in developing countries. They are given little or no attention because they are thought to shed off on their own, resulting in significant difficulties such as crowding and malocclusion. Aim: The current aim of this study is to study the requirement of extraction of the second maxillary primary molar in 3 to 5-year-old children. Materials and Methods: A total of 136 children from the age group of 3-5 years who had undergone extraction of the second maxillary primary were collected from the DIAS record. The data were clubbed together and the results were analyzed using SPSS software the Pearson Chi-square test was done to find the sign where the p-value was kept <0.05 as the significance level. Results: The results show that 48.62% requirement for extraction is due to caries, 15.42% due to trauma, 15.02% due to mobility, 7.15% due to root resorption, and 13.44% due to other reasons. Conclusion: The study concludes that despite the improvement in pediatric oral health, caries are found to be the main reason for extraction.