📋Overview
This condition occurs when bacteria invade the dental pulp or the structures supporting a tooth, often as a result of dental caries, gum disease, or physical trauma. The infection triggers an inflammatory response, leading to an accumulation of pus that can cause pressure and swelling in the affected region.
Clinical classification of these infections often depends on the specific location of the pus collection, such as the tip of the tooth root or the adjacent gum tissue. These instances are commonly referred to as periapical or periodontal abscesses, depending on the point of bacterial entry and the tissues involved.
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