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Acute periodontitis

Periodontite aguda

Category

Definition

This condition is rapid-onset inflammation of periodontium. In some cases, the periodontal abcess arise as exacerbation of s preexisting pocket.The condition is cause by subgingival plaque.

Exclusions

  • Periapical abscess without sinus
  • Acute apical periodontitis of pulpal origin
  • Periapical abscess with sinus
  • Periapical abscess with facial involvement

Index Terms

Acute periodontitisacute pericementitisaggressive and acute periodontitisperidental infectionperiodontal infection