Oral surgery · Level 3 — Advanced reasoning
An attractive indication that is not the priority
Case library
Patient profile (fictional)
Age
61
Medical history
Hypertension; ex-smoker
Dental history
Extraction 10 days ago; persistent pain
Medications
Amlodipine
Findings
Persistent pain, exposed bone at the socket margin, malodour, no granulation
Procedure / context
Patient asks for 'healing laser'
[Image placeholder — non-healing socket with exposed bone]
Step 1
Evidence: HighWhat must be addressed first?
Step 2
Evidence: HighWhat information is missing that changes the whole decision?
Step 3
Evidence: ModerateCorrect verdict at this visit?
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