Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Gum Abscess

1.    Periodontal gum abscess is commonly associated with periodontal pocket which can either be infrabony periodontal pocket or can be suprabony periodontal pocket.
2.    Tooth elevation and mobility may also be seen in case of periodontal gum abscess.
3.    In case of periodontal gum abscess, tooth is tender on lateral percussion.
4.    Pain in case of periodontal gum abscess is localized and patient can identify the offending tooth. Patient will feel pain and tenderness in the gums on chewing.
5.    Affected tooth may be vital or sometimes it is non-vital.
6.    Tooth with periodontal abscess may also be associated with fistula.
7.    Gums are inflamed, tender and swollen and will appear red and shiny
8.    Damage to the bone also occurs in case of periodontal gum abscess.
9.    From the gums of the tooth, pus drainage is there.
10.    Patient will have bad breath and bad taste in mouth in case of periodontal gum abscess.
11.    There is increased body temperature present. Along with that, lymph nodes are also swollen. endodontic motor




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