Periodontics · Level 1 — Foundation
Pain and healing after periodontal surgery
Case library
Patient profile (fictional)
Age
46
Medical history
Healthy; non-smoker
Dental history
Localised periodontitis, cause-related therapy completed
Medications
None
Findings
Day 1 after open-flap debridement in the upper right; moderate pain, palatal donor area tender
Procedure / context
Periodontal surgery, sutures in place
[Image placeholder — postoperative periodontal surgical site]
Step 1
Evidence: ModerateWhat is the primary clinical problem now?
Step 2
Evidence: ModerateIs PBM indicated here?
Step 3
Evidence: ModerateWhat is the biological target?
Step 4
Evidence: ModeratePower 0.1 W, 20 s per point, spot diameter 0.4 cm. What is the fluence per point?
Step 5
Evidence: LimitedWhich technique fits this site?
Step 6
Evidence: ModerateHow will you monitor response?
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