dental 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

al·ve·o·lar ab·scess

(al-vē'ŏ-lăr ab'ses) A lesion 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.