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Record 1 2002-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Dentistry
DEF

A periodontal abscess which, after a period of latency, suddenly becomes symptomatic, the symptoms being identical to those of acute apical abscess.

OBS

This term [phoenix abscess] implies there has been a dormant lesion present (associated with an infected root canal) which flared up without any forewarning.

OBS

Named after the phoenix of Egyptian mythology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Dentisterie
DEF

Abcès qui sommeille et dont le réveil est dû au traitement de canal.

OBS

abcès dormant : terme et définition proposés par un dentiste.

Spanish

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