Patient has sought care only when the need for care arises'. Mr. X has had several extractions over the past ten years. He reports having had no previous problems with local anesthetics. Patient has neither a prosthesis nor history of orthodontics. Patient has no history of previously diagnosed periodontal disease.
Patient reports a high frequency of hard tack candy ingestion.
No occlusal neurosis or other habits reported. Oral hygiene is fair. Mr. X reports brushing once a day and infrequent flossing.