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Table 1 Assessment of a tooth to be extracted

From: The role of traditional healers in tooth extractions in Lekie Division, Cameroon

How do you know that the tooth needs to be extracted?

Percent

Has a hole

37.5%

Patient has pain

18.8%

Tooth is shaking, loose in the socket

12.5%

Tooth roots are retained

6.3%

Other

25.0%

Total

100.0%