an abscess situated within the alveolar process of the jaws, most often caused by extension of infection from an adjacent nonvital tooth. Syn: dental abscess, dentoalveolar abscess, root abscess.
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an abscess situated within the alveolar process of the jaws, most often caused by extension of infection from an adjacent nonvital tooth. Syn: dental abscess, dentoalveolar abscess, root abscess.