Practice scenario 290: The item forms part of an integrated dental assessment in which diagnosis, prevention and safe treatment planning are linked. A 39-year-old patient reports facial swelling, fever and trismus associated with the tooth involving the lower left first molar; the problem has been noted for 12 day(s). Which response is most appropriate?

Practice scenario 290: The item forms part of an integrated dental assessment in which diagnosis, prevention and safe treatment planning are linked. A 39-year-old patient reports facial swelling, fever and trismus associated with the tooth involving the lower left first molar; the problem has been noted for 12 day(s). Which response is most appropriate?

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