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Case Study: Please refer to the case study to answer the fol…

Case Study: Please refer to the case study to answer the following questions: Patient Profile: DOB – 1 / 28 / 44 White male, 5’ 10 “, 190 lbs. Currently living in Mankato, MN Medical History: Sinus trouble. Cluster headaches. Currently taking Amoxicillin 500 mg for possible abscess #31. Completed smoking cessation program since last supportive periodontal therapy. Dental History: Patient of record for 20 years at University Dental Hygiene Clinic. First Non-surgical tx of periodontitis in 1978, others in ’88, ’90 & ’92. Patient has been on three month recall since l983. He has little calculus build-up between visits. ’90 referred to periodontist. ’93 episode #23. ’94 episode #30. ’94 #23 extracted due to a periodontal abscess. Wear flipper type partial. ’94 patient had first consult at periodontist. He is concerned about the appearance of his teeth. Forms a lot of stain. Currently he brushes twice a day. Uses an automatic (sonic) toothbrush and flosses daily. Generalized 2-3mm recession Social History: Teaches classical guitar at four different colleges. Commutes daily traveling between the four colleges. Concerned about finances. Has no dental insurance because of four part-time employers. Drinks 5-6 cups of coffee each day. Spouse works at home. Two children are married and the youngest son (15) lives at home. Chief Complaint: “Lower right is still sensitive”   Perio Examination:      Intra/Extraoral Photographs