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A patient with a terminal illness has approximately one year to live. Which treatment would you NOT recommend?

  1. Fluoride varnish and caries control
  2. A simple direct restoration to relieve sensitivity
  3. Extraction of a symptomatic non-restorable tooth
  4. Implant placement at site #20
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Correct answer: D. Implant placement at site #20

  • A. Preventive measures that maintain comfort and function are appropriate.
  • B. Relieving symptoms with a simple restoration is consistent with comfort-focused care.
  • C. Removing a source of pain or infection is appropriate palliative care.
  • D. Correct. An implant requires months of osseointegration plus restorative appointments and provides no benefit within the patient's remaining life expectancy. Care should be palliative and comfort-focused.

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