**Dental Extraction Note**
**Subjective**
Chief Complaint: Patient presents with severe throbbing pain in the lower left quadrant, specifically tooth #30 (mandibular left first molar), which started approximately 3 days ago and has progressively worsened. Reports discomfort upon biting and sensitivity to cold.
Relevant Dental and Medical History: Patient reports a history of multiple dental fillings. No known medical allergies. Medically fit and well. Last dental check-up was 6 months ago. No significant past dental treatments relevant to the extraction of #30.
**Assessment**
Extra-oral findings: Mild facial swelling noted in the left mandibular region. No palpable lymphadenopathy.
Intra-oral findings: Tooth #30 exhibits a large carious lesion extending subgingivally on the mesial aspect. Significant tenderness to percussion. Periodontal probing depths within normal limits on adjacent teeth. Tooth #30 non-vital to vitality testing.
Radiographic findings: Periapical radiograph of #30 reveals a large periapical radiolucency approximately 5mm in diameter associated with the mesial root. Bone support appears adequate around adjacent teeth. Root morphology appears normal with no significant dilacerations or anomalies.
Diagnosis: Irreversible pulpitis with symptomatic apical periodontitis of tooth #30.
**Consent**
"Risks of extraction discussed including pain, bleeding, swelling, infection, damage to adjacent teeth/restorations, delayed healing, dry socket, paresthesia (if applicable). Patient provided opportunity to ask questions. Verbal and written consent obtained."
**Treatment**
Local anaesthetic: 2 cartridges of 2% Lidocaine with 1:100,000 Epinephrine administered via inferior alveolar nerve block and buccal infiltration.
Extraction details: Tooth #30 was extracted using universal mandibular forceps (Ash 74N) following luxation with straight elevators (Coupland's Elevators #1, #2, #3). Tooth delivered in one piece without complication.
Socket management: Socket inspected for any remaining root fragments or pathology. Irrigated thoroughly with saline. Haemostasis achieved with firm pressure applied with gauze. No bleeding observed post-pressure.
Complications: No complications encountered.
**Post-Operative Instructions**
Post-operative instructions: Verbal and written post-operative instructions provided to the patient, including advice on pain management, diet, oral hygiene, and signs of complications.
Analgesia advice: Advised to take Ibuprofen 400mg every 6 hours as needed for pain, and Paracetamol 500mg every 4-6 hours if pain persists.
Follow-up: Advised to return for review in 7 days, or sooner if any concerns arise.
**Other Notes**
Other notes: Patient tolerated the procedure well. Discussed importance of maintaining good oral hygiene and considering future prosthetic replacement for the extracted tooth.
**Subjective**
[chief complaint] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Include the presenting complaint such as pain, swelling, discomfort, or mobility, the affected tooth number, and duration if mentioned.)
[relevant dental and medical history] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Include any significant past dental treatments or medical alerts relevant to the extraction.)
**Assessment**
[extra-oral findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
[intra-oral findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Include caries, periodontal condition, and vitality testing if relevant.)
[radiographic findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Include periapical radiolucency, bone support, and root morphology.)
[diagnosis] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Include the diagnosis of the affected tooth.)
**Consent**
"Risks of extraction discussed including pain, bleeding, swelling, infection, damage to adjacent teeth/restorations, delayed healing, dry socket, paresthesia (if applicable). Patient provided opportunity to ask questions. Verbal and written consent obtained."
**Treatment**
Local anaesthetic: [anaesthetic details] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Include the type, amount, and whether a vasoconstrictor was used.)
[extraction details] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Describe the extraction performed, including the tooth number and instruments used such as forceps or elevators.)
[socket management] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Include socket inspection, irrigation, and haemostasis method.)
[complications] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Note any complications encountered during the procedure. If no complications occurred, state "No complications encountered.")
**Post-Operative Instructions**
[post-operative instructions] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Include whether verbal and written post-operative instructions were given to the patient.)
[analgesia advice] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Include the analgesic recommended if discussed.)
[follow-up] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Include the planned follow-up visit if discussed.)
**Other Notes**
[other notes] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Include any other information, advice, or discussions with the patient from the appointment.)