Clinical Problem Solving in Dentistry

1. A high caries rate 2. A multiocular radiolucency 3. An unpleasant surprise 4. Gingival recession 5. A missing incisor 6. A dry mouth 7. Painful trismus 8. A lump on the gingival 9. Pain on biting 10. A defective denture base 11. Sudden collapse 12. A difficult child 13. Pain after extraction 14. A loose tooth 15. Oroantral fistula 16. Troublesome mouth ulcers 17. A lump in the neck 18. Trauma to an immature incisor 19. Hypoglycaemia 20. A problem overdenture 21. Impacted lower third molars 22. A phone call from school 23. Discoloured anterior teeth 24. A very painful mouth 25. Caution - X-rays 26. Ouch! 27. A swollen face and pericoronitis 28. First permanent molars 29. A sore mouth 30. A failed bridge. 31. An adverse reaction 32. Advanced periodontitis 33. Fractured incisors 34. An anxious patient 35. A blister on the cheek 36. Bridge design 37. Management of anticoagulation 38. A white patch on the tongue 39. Another white patch on the tongue 40. Molar endodontic treatment 41. A swollen face 42. Missing upper lateral incisors 43. Anterior crossbite 44. Unexpected findings 45. A gap between the front teeth 46. A lump in the palate 47. Rapid breakdown of first permanent molars 48. Oral cancer 49. A complicated extraction 50. Difficulty in opening the mouth 51. Tooth wear 52. Worn front teeth 53. A case of toothache 54. A child with a swollen face 55. A pain in the neck 56. Failed endodontic treatment