A pocket of pus adjacent to or within (apical abscess) the tooth's root caused by plaque and calculus invasion. ... Symptoms include tooth pain and tenderness that may be accompanied by facial swelling and a fever. ... Treatment includes antibiotics and a thorough cleansing of the infected site by a dentist. ... See: apical abscess. ... (27 Sep 199...
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apical abscess (def. 2).
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. an abscess situated within the alveolar process of the jaws, most often caused by extension of infection from an adjacent nonvital tooth. Synonyms: dental abscess, dentoalveolar abscess, root abscess
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