Periapical Abscess

When you think about an abscess, do you think about a painful situation? This is true for some cases, but not true for all.

The term periapical abscess refers to the acute phase of an infection that spreads from a non-vital tooth through the apical foramen and into the alveolar bone. The periapical region is abscessed and will contain WBCs and cellular debris. This infection can also spread into the adjacent soft tissues.

Clinical findings associated with a periapical abscess:


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