Mr. Chang, a 37-year-old, is worried about recurrent swelling in his lower front teeth since 2 weeks. Clinical examination and investigations show vital tooth 41 with a deep pocket of 9mm. Lower anterior teeth are not mobile. Enlarged and tender lymph node is present in the lower right submandibular region.
Take a complete history from the patient and explain to patient the
diagnosis of the swelling
possible cause of the recurrent swelling
treatment options to manage the recurrent swelling