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Aim and Objective: To determine the pattern of tooth loss among adults attending the Lagos University Teaching Hospital Dental Centre. Materials and Methods: The sample was retrieved from dental records of the oral diagnosis unit of the department of Preventive Dentistry of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital from September 2001 to April 2004. Data collected reduced demographic records, type of teeth indicated for extraction and other treatment recommended (i.e. periodontal, conservative dentistry, prosthetic, biopsy, fracture management). Data collected was analyzed using Epi, info software. Statistical significance was put at P NQJHM Vol. 15 (2) 2005: pp. 106-109 |
