lateral periodontal abscess

lat·er·al per·i·o·don·tal ab·scess

an abscess that forms at the depth of a periodontal pocket due to multiplication of pyogenic microorganisms or the presence of foreign material.

lat·er·al per·i·o·don·tal ab·scess

(latĕr-ăl perē-ō-dontăl abses) Lesion that forms at depth of periodontal pocket due to multiplication of pyogenic microorganisms.