alveolar abscess

alveolar abscess

n.

An abscess in the alveolar ridge of the jaw, usually caused by the spread of infection from an adjacent nonvital tooth. Also called dental abscess.

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abscess (ab´ses),

n a localized accumulation of suppuration in a confined space formed by tissue disintegration.

Abscess.

abscess, alveolar,

n See periapical abscess.

abscess, apical,

n See periapical abscess.

abscess, dentoalveolar,

n See periapical abscess.

abscess, gingival,

n a superficial periodontal abscess occurring within the free gingival sulcus surrounding the tooth, frequently caused by the impaction of food.

abscess, lateral,

n See periodontal abscess.

abscess, periapical

n an abscess involving the apical region of the root, alveolus, and surrounding bone as a result of pulpal disease.

abscess, pericoronal,

n See pericoronitis.

abscess, periodontal,

n an abscess involving the attachment tissues and alveolar bone as a result of periodontal disease.

abscess, periradicular

n an abscess involving the periradicular region of the root, alveolus, and surrounding bone as a result of pulpal disease.

abscess, pulpal,

n an abscess occurring within pulpal tissue.

abscess, staphylococcal

n an abscess caused by the bacteria
S. aureus, an infectious agent that can be transmitted via saliva and other discharges of the body. The incubation period is 4 to 10 days; the duration of the abscess varies and is indefinite. The bacteria are communicable throughout the drainage period of the lesions and while the carrier state continues.

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alveolar abscess

Dentistry A pus pocket adjacent to a tooth root which is related to plaque and calculus deposition Clinical Tooth pain, tenderness, which may be accompanied by facial swelling, fever Treatment Antibiotics, drainage, deep cleaning. See Apical abscess.