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ABFRACTION

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ABFRACTION: The hypothetical process leading to the loss of cervical tooth structure due to a combination of abrasion, erosion, and/or occlusal forces; data supporting this term as a discrete clinical entity are equivocal. See also ABRASION and EROSION.
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ABRASION

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ABRASION: The wearing away of tooth structure or restorative material through an abnormal mechanical process. Examples include gingival and dental abrasions due to incorrect brushing. #Diagnostic Terminology
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ABSCESS

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ABSCESS: Localized collection of purulent exudate (pus) in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissues due to an infectious process or foreign material.
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ABSCESS: ACUTE ABSCESS

ABSCESS: ACUTE ABSCESS: Abscess of rapid onset, typically producing pain and local inflammation. #OralPathologyandOralMedicine
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ABSCESS: APICAL ABSCESS

ABSCESS: APICAL ABSCESS: Inflammatory condition characterized by formation of purulent exudate involving the dental pulp or pulpal remnants and the tissues surrounding the apex of a tooth. #OralPathologyandOralMedicine
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ABSCESS: CHRONIC ABSCESS

ABSCESS: CHRONIC ABSCESS: 1. Abscess of comparatively slow development with little evidence of inflammation. There may be an intermittent discharge of purulent matter. 2. Long-standing collection of purulent exudate. It may follow an acute abscess. See also RESIDUAL ...
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ABSCESS: GINGIVAL ABSCESS

ABSCESS: GINGIVAL ABSCESS: A localized purulent infection that involves the marginal gingiva or interdental papilla. #OralPathologyandOralMedicine
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ABSCESS: PERICORONAL ABSCESS

ABSCESS: PERICORONAL ABSCESS: A localized purulent infection within the tissue surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth. #OralPathologyandOralMedicine
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ABSCESS: PERIODONTAL ABSCESS

ABSCESS: PERIODONTAL ABSCESS: Localized purulent collection in the periodontal tissues; also called lateral periodontal abscess. #OralPathologyandOralMedicine
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Last Updated By: User Admin 10-06-2012

ABSCESS: PULPAL ABSCESS

ABSCESS: PULPAL ABSCESS: Inflammation of the dental pulp characterized by the formation of purulent exudate. #OralPathologyandOralMedicine
Created By: User Admin 10-06-2012
Last Updated By: User Admin 10-06-2012