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A patient with periodontal disease wants only a crown on #8. The dentist's best response is to:
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Correct answer: A. Evaluate #8 for restorability and explain the need for a comprehensive exam
- A. Correct. Sound care requires assessing the tooth's restorability and the overall periodontal condition (comprehensive exam) before crowning a single tooth.
- B. Crowning a tooth in an uncontrolled periodontal environment risks failure.
- C. Treating esthetics only ignores the underlying disease and informed care duty.