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:

Case 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     69. The patient could be at risk for which of the following because of her high cholesterol level?

Case 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       70. Which nerve would need to be anesthetized in order to restore tooth #15?