pericemental abscess
periodontal abscess

A periodontal abscess may even form by this mechanism.

Similarly, a periodontal abscess may very well appear to be pulpal in origin, when in fact it is not.

Elimination of suprabony periodontal abscesses.

Common examples of odontogenic infections are periapical abscesses, periodontal abscesses and pericoronal abscesses.

Bleeding, deep pocketing (BPE 4), Periodontal abscess.

These include extension of retropharyngeal cellulitis or abscess, mediastinitis following esophagus perforation, and dental or periodontal abscess.

An abscess of the periodontal tissue is termed a periodontal abscess when the localized, purulent infection involves a greater dimension of the gum tissue, extending apically and adjacent to a periodontal pocket.

Examples of types of dental abscess include gingival abscesses, which involve only the gum tissue, without affecting either the tooth or the periodontal ligament, periapical abscesses which start at the apex of the root, and periodontal abscesses which begin in the pocket of gingiva over 3 mm.