CASE STUDY 4 Age 48 yrs Scenario Sex Male F…
CASE STUDY 4 Age 48 yrs Scenario Sex Male Female The patient is visiting his dental office of record as follow-up before his prosthesis appointments will begin. Intraoral examination shows bone damage of mandibular alveolar process with hemorrhaging and paresthesia of the entire lower lip (see Figure 1). Patient admits to not performing oral care as recommended by the attending oral surgeon at the local hospital. Height 5’8” Weight 175 lbs BP 110/85 ChiefComplaint “The bottom of my mouth is bleeding and I have a pins and needles feeling in my entire lower lip since my surgery.” Medical History Surgical removal of mandibular dentition in preparation for implants; patient did not stop smoking or chewing tobacco as requested; frequent alcoholic beverages Current Medications Narcotic pain medication AntibioticsAntiseptic oral rinse Social History Rock band manager