periodontal abscess

periodontal abscess
an abscess that arises in the periodontal tissues and is usually an acute manifestation of periodontal disease.

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an abscess in the periodontal tissue; it may involve the supporting periodontal tissue or the soft tissue wall of a periodontal pocket. Called also lateral a., lateral alveolar a., parietal a., and peridental a. See also gingival a.

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