Dental abscess
Presentation
Severe dental pain.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Dental abscess
X-ray
OPG
There is a dental abscess involving the root of the 2nd premolar (tooth 29) in the right lower quadrant.
Case Discussion
This case shows a typical well-defined lucency at root apex, less than 1 cm without sclerosis.
A periodontal abscess involves the supporting structures of the teeth (periodontal ligaments, alveolar bone) and is the commonest dental abscess in adults.