Periodontal Abscess

Overview

Localized circumscribed purulent area of inflammation in the periodontal tissue. It is a derivative of marginal periodontitis and commonly associated with suprabony and infrabony pockets and interradicular involvements, in contrast to periapical abscess which is attributable to pulp necrosis.

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Quick facts about Periodontal Abscess

Topic type

Condition

Category

Dentistry

MeSH classification

C01.830.025.665|C07.465.714.533.650

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