root abscess


al·ve·o·lar ab·scess

an abscess situated within the alveolar process of the jaws, most often caused by extension of infection from an adjacent nonvital tooth. Synonym(s): dental abscess, dentoalveolar abscess, root abscess

root abscess

A colloquial and veterinary term for periapical abscess.See also: abscess

al·ve·o·lar ab·scess

(al-vē'ŏ-lăr ab'ses) Abscess situated within the alveolar process of the jaws, most often caused by extension of infection from an adjacent nonvital tooth.
Synonym(s): dental abscess, dentoalveolar abscess, root abscess.