Periodontics · single question
A patient with a history of breast cancer presents with significant gingival recession and Class III mobility. How should you proceed?
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Correct answer: C. Referral to a physician
A patient with a cancer history presenting with an unusual or unexplained finding like significant new mobility/recession should raise concern for a possible systemic or metastatic process; given that history, referring the patient for medical evaluation is the most prudent next step before committing to a purely dental intervention like extraction.