PERIODONTAL ABSCESS
\pˈi͡əɹɪədˌɒntə͡l ˈabsɛs], \pˈiəɹɪədˌɒntəl ˈabsɛs], \p_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_d_ˌɒ_n_t_əl ˈa_b_s_ɛ_s]\
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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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