Presentation
Swelling and erythema below mandible.
Patient Data
Age: 26
Gender: Female
From the case:
Dental abscess
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Apical abscess in the 3-5 and 4-6 teeth in the mandible.
Case Discussion
Periapical lucencies in the setting of tooth destruction and caries are suspicious for dental abscess. In the absence of infective symptoms they can also represent periapical cysts or granulomas.