Periapical abscess DefinitionPeriapical abscess is a localized collection of pus is limited by bone tissue caused by infection of the pulp and or periodontal. Periapical abscess is usually derived from the pulp tissue necrosis. Infected tissues caused some cells die and disintegrate, leaving a cavity that contains tissues and cells are infected. White blood cells which is the body's defense against infection, moving into the cavity and after memfagosit bacteria, white blood cells will die. Dead white blood cells thus form the pus that fills the cavity. This is due to accumulation of pus surrounding tissue will be encouraged and become an abscess wall. This is the body's defense mechanism to prevent further spread of infection. If an abscess broke out in the infection could spread depending on the location of the abscess.
radiological picture
In the X-ray examination will look at the picture of a diffuse boundary periapical radiolucent.
therapy
Treatment is incision, drainage and antibiotics.
