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periodontal abscess

Medical Definition

Localized circumscribed purulent area of inflammation in the periodontal tissue. it is a derivative of marginal periodontitis and commonly associated with suprabony and infrabony pockets and interradicular involvements, in contrast to periapical abscess which is attributable to pulp necrosis.
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
K05.21Aggressive periodontitis, localized

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