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Periodontal Abscess

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.

Year introduced: 1991(1980)

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Tree Number(s): C01.830.025.665, C07.465.714.533.650

MeSH Unique ID: D010508

Entry Terms:

  • Abscess, Periodontal
  • Abscesses, Periodontal
  • Periodontal Abscesses

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