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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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Periapical tooth abscess: Periapical abscesses are teeth with cavities in which the pulp space infection has extended deep in the gums to the apex of the tooth, in the gingival socket. Radiographic findings include a light appearance at the apex of the tooth. A breakdown of the filling is also seen on this x-ray . (L.S.)

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