Periapical Abscess

**Definition:** Acute or chronic inflammation of tissues surrounding the apical portion of a tooth, associated with the collection of pus, resulting from infection following pulp infection through a carious lesion or as a result of an injury causing pulp necrosis. (Dorland, 27th ed)

**Tree numbers:** - C01.830.025.650 - C07.320.830.700.700 - C07.465.714.306.700.700 - C07.465.714.533.487.700

**Synonyms:** - Alveolar Abscess, Apical - Dentoalveolar Abscess, Apical - Abscess, Periapical - Periapical Periodontitis, Suppurative - Periodontitis, Apical, Suppurative