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Periodontal Abscess  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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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Entry terms

  • Abscess, Periodontal

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-V53GJPN4-Z

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