periodontal abscesses meaning

• [Medicine]
  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.

• periodontal:    Adjective: periodo ...
• abscesses:    [Medicine]Accumula ...
• periodontal abscess:    [Medicine]Localize ...

Examples

1. The next most common form of odontogenic infection is the periodontal abscess.
2. Periodontal abscesses are less common than apical abscesses, but are still frequent.
3. The initial management of a periodontal abscess involves pain relief and control of the infection.
4. Over-tightening of braces can cause periodontal pain and, occasionally, a periodontal abscess.
5. In contrast to a periapical abscess, periodontal abscesses are usually associated with a vital ( living ) tooth.