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Absceso dental

Nombres alternativos:

Absceso periapical; Infección dental

Síntomas:

Dolor en un diente
- intenso, continuo
- dolor terrible o pulsátil
- dolor agudo o punzante
Dolor al masticar
Sensibilidad del diente hacia el calor o el frío
Sabor amargo en la boca
Mal aliento
Posible fiebre
Ganglios inflamados en el cuello
Malestar, inquietud, sensación general de enfermedad
Área mandibular superior o inferior inflamada (un síntoma muy serio)

Signos y exámenes:

El examen dental realizado por un odontólogo revela dolor cuando se golpea el diente. El dolor se incrementa al morder o cerrar la boca. La encía puede estar inflamada o enrojecida y puede drenar un líquido espeso y purulento.

Anatomía del diente

Absceso dental

Fecha de revisión: 8/12/2005
Versión en inglés revisada por: Johanna Jacobs, D.D.S., General and Cosmetic Dentistry, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.

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