Virtual perio-clinic
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CASE 6
Patient
Patient is 64 years old male.
Medical history:
The patient has Diabetes mellitus (type II) since 1989 controlled with Metformin. His latest HbA1c < 7%
He has also had high blood pressure for 10 years now – used various types of medications to control blood pressure, but last year his GP prescribed him Sevikar 40/10TM.
He is not allergic, not smoking or drinking alcohol
Chief complains:
Noticed that his gums are swollen, very sensitive and bleeding on brushing. The symptoms started a few months ago.
He had visited his general dentist, who recommended using Listerine Zero mouthwash twice a day for a month.
Family history:
No similar issues reported in family
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