| periapical cyst |
a periodontal cyst involving the apex of an erupted tooth, frequently a result of infection via the pulp chamber and root canal through carious involvement of the tooth. Called also radicular c.
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| periapical |
Pertaining to the area and tissues around the apex (tip) of the root of a tooth.
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| periapical |
The surrounding of the bottom of the root of a tooth.
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| periapical radiograph |
a type of x-ray film that shows several teeth, including the crowns and all of the roots and some of the surrounding tissues on one small film.
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| periapical abscess |
An abscess at the apex of the root, involving the pulp and surrounding apical tissues. Periodontal abscess - An abscess involving the periodontium. Periodontal pocket - Pathologic increase in the depth of the gingival sulcus with loss of epithelial and periodontal ligament attachments. Plaque - A thin film covering the teeth, composed of bacteria, salvia, food particles, and sloughed epithelial cells. ...
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