Pain, lower right third molar.
24-year-old male with a 3-day history of progressive pain at #32, difficulty opening, and discomfort with chewing. No fever, no dysphagia. Ibuprofen provides partial relief.
No significant medical history. NKDA. No current medications.
Extraoral: no swelling, no lymphadenopathy. Intraoral: #32 partially erupted, mesioangular impaction, pericoronal inflammation, tender to palpation. No purulence. #31 intact.
Panoramic shows #32 mesioangular impaction, roots approximately 2 mm from the inferior alveolar canal, no periapical pathology.
Symptomatic impacted third molar #32 with pericoronitis. ICD-10: K01.1.
Surgical extraction of #32 under local anesthesia. Risks reviewed including bleeding, infection, dry socket, and temporary or permanent numbness of the lip, chin, and tongue. Patient consented. Post-op instructions provided. Follow-up in one week.
CDT D7230, Tooth #32, Extraction of impacted tooth, partially bony.