Alveolar abscess
alveolar abscess
alveolar abscess n.
an abscess in the alveolar ridge of the jaw, usually caused by the spread of infection from an adjacent nonvital tooth. also called dental abscess.
historical examples
it should be added that during the stupor an alveolar abscess developed which discharged pus.
benign stupors august hoch
periodont-tis is usually followed by the formation of an alveolar abscess.
manual of surgery volume second: extremities–head–neck. sixth edition. alexander miles
an alveolar abscess deeply seated in the maxilla may open into the maxillary antrum and set up suppuration in that cavity.
manual of surgery volume second: extremities–head–neck. sixth edition. alexander miles
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