**Consult Notes**
DATE: 1 November 2024
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**John Smith**
**Subjective:**
Patient presents today for consultation regarding a painful, non-healing extraction site on the lower left mandible. The patient reports the pain has been constant for the past three weeks, described as a throbbing ache, and is exacerbated by chewing.
The patient reports the pain is constant, rated as a 7/10 on the pain scale, and is not relieved by over-the-counter pain medication. The patient reports that the pain is worse when eating and drinking.
The patient has tried rinsing with warm salt water, which provides minimal relief.
There has been no improvement in the pain over the past three weeks.
This is the first time the patient has experienced this issue.
The pain is significantly impacting the patient's ability to eat and sleep.
Associated symptoms include swelling and redness around the extraction site.
**Past Medical History:**
* Hypertension
* Type 2 Diabetes
* Previous extraction of tooth #18
Patient is a non-smoker, drinks alcohol socially, and works as a software engineer. No known drug allergies.
Father had a history of heart disease.
No known exposure history.
* Up to date on all vaccinations.
Patient reports they are concerned about the possibility of infection and the impact on their ability to eat.
**Objective:**
* Temperature: 37.2°C
* Pulse: 88 bpm
* Blood Pressure: 130/80 mmHg
* Oxygen Saturation: 98% on room air
* **Oral Examination:** Swelling and erythema noted at the extraction site of tooth #18. Exposed bone is visible. Tenderness to palpation. No purulent discharge.
* **Radiographic Findings:** Panoramic radiograph reveals a non-healing extraction site with possible osteomyelitis.
**Assessment:**
* Non-healing extraction site with possible osteomyelitis.
* Rule out: Chronic osteomyelitis, sequestrum, or other bony pathology.
**Plan:**
* Prescribe antibiotics (Amoxicillin 500mg PO TID x 7 days).
* Recommend a course of chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily.
* Schedule a follow-up appointment in one week to assess healing.
* Discussed the need for possible surgical intervention, including bone debridement and grafting, if the condition does not improve.
* Patient education on oral hygiene and signs of worsening infection.
**Note to Admin:**
* Patient was informed of the risks and benefits of the proposed treatment plan.
* Patient was provided with written instructions and a prescription for antibiotics.
* Schedule follow-up appointment for 7 days.
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DATE: [today's date]
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