Case Study 2 (Questions 61-64) Patient profile: Male, age 48…
Case Study 2 (Questions 61-64) Patient profile: Male, age 48 Chief complaint: “toothache in my right lower jaw” Medical history: no medications Dental history: last seen 5 years ago Supplemental history: large swollen area in right lower jaw and cheek area, extensive caries #19 63. If the patient complains of respiratory difficulty, has bilateral swelling in the submental, sublingual and submandibular spaces, the patient most likely is experiencing an infection known as:
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Case Study 1 (Questions 54-60) Patient profile: Female, age 73 Chief complaint: “My mouth is extremely dry” Medical history: Thyroid disease (hypothyroidism) takes Synthroid: Depression, takes an oral antidepressant medication Dental history: Last recall was one year ago Supplemental history: Swelling of the left Submandibular salivary gland observed upon clinical examination 54. What muscle forms the floor of the mouth?
Read DetailsCase study 3 (Questions 65-70) Patient profile: Male, age 55…
Case study 3 (Questions 65-70) Patient profile: Male, age 55 Chief complaint: “sore jaw joints from grinding my teeth at night” Medical history: high cholesterol; no medications Dental history: past history of TMD: not wearing nightguard Supplemental history: active caries #15 65. Which muscles are contracted during protrusion of the mandible?
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