Dental caries

Case contributed by Kevan English
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Two-day onset of generalized dental pain.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Panorex mandible

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Dental caries of tooth 9 and 14. No periapical lucencies. Multiple missing teeth.

Temporomandibular joints are located.

Partially visualized paranasal sinuses are relatively well aerated.

Bone density appears appropriate for age.

Case Discussion

This represents a case of dental caries.

The treatment plan included pain management and a dentist referral.

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