Table 5.1 Open in new tab Features of...

Table 5.1

Features of periodontal vs periapical abscess.

Periapical abscess	Periodontal abscess
Non-vital	Usually vital
TTP vertically	Pain on lateral movements
May be mobile	Usually mobile
Loss of lamina dura on X-ray	Loss of alveolar crest on X-ray

Periapical abscess	Periodontal abscess
Non-vital	Usually vital
TTP vertically	Pain on lateral movements
May be mobile	Usually mobile
Loss of lamina dura on X-ray	Loss of alveolar crest on X-ray