Medical Definition of Apical abscess
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A dental abscess that occurs at the end of a root, caused by tooth decay which invades the pulp chamber of the tooth.
Involvement of the pulp chamber can lead to destruction of the nerve and blood vessels which supply the tooth. These infections must be treated by root canal therapy (endodontics) or tooth extraction.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Apical Abscess
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