How does a Chronic Apical Abscess develop? A 3D visualization with VOKA Tooth decay isn’t just about cavities—it can lead to deep infections. When bacteria invade the necrotic pulp inside the root canal, the body responds by forming purulent exudate (pus), which spreads through the bone and creates a fistula for drainage. Because the abscess has an outlet, it often remains silent and asymptomatic, but if the sinus pathway closes, pain can occur. Without proper treatment, the infection can progre

What is APICAL PERIODONTITIS ? Apical periodontitis is inflammation around the end of the root (apex ) of a tooth So even more simply inflammatory fluid (swelling) under the root It can be the result of a patient clenching on a tooth and causing swelling in the PdL but we know it as inflammation under the root as a result of a bacterial over load (infection ) within the root canal system which leads to the production of fluid under the root - unfortunately unlike our skin which can swell and str

Difference between Symptomatic apical periodontitis and Acute Apical abscess ! This is how I explain these conditions when the patient asks me “do I have an abscess ?” #EndoAustralia #Activation #Abscess #Patient #ApicalPeriodonititis #Endodontics #Obturation #ResinCore #WorthSaving #AmericanAssociationOfEndodontists #EuropeanAssociationOfEndodontology #Savingteeth #Rootcanaltreatment #Rootcanalssaveteeth #BacteriaElimination #Dentist #Dentistry #Cosmeticdentist #Aesthetics #Veneers #Crowns #End