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The main reason for tooth extraction in the ages up to 40 to 45 years is dental caries. On the other hand, periodontal disease is the major cause of tooth loss in older adults. In fact, extractions for periodontal reasons increase with age and account for over two-thirds of all extractions in adults over 50 years of age.²⁷ Second molars and mandibular incisors are the teeth most frequently extracted for periodontal reasons.²⁸