A patient has a compromised, painful tooth (tooth X) and wants treatment but states he does NOT want to restore tooth X. Which treatment should NOT be performed immediately in this patient?

Immediate implant placement should not be done right away here: it requires resolution of infection/inflammation, adequate healing/bone assessment, and treatment planning; it is also a 'restoration' the patient effectively declined for that tooth and cannot be performed immediately.Other options: Extraction, a temporary RPD, and palliative medication can appropriately be provided to address the acute problem.Key exam takeaway: Immediate implant placement is not an emergency procedure; resolve infection and plan first.