Acute apical periodontitis occurs in the apical periodontal as an inflammation that results from a complication of the  inflammatory process of the pulp.

There are many forms of acute apical periodontitis.

Any aggressor who can produce an imbalance can be a determining factor:

• Injuries such as bruxism, malocclusions, prosthetic, endodontic treatments.
• Chemical agents: substances that reach the apical tissue;
• Microbial agents: microorganisms that reach the apical tissue level through the root canal, peridontal pockets etc.

Symptoms:

• Malaise (fever, chills);
• Pain upon percussion;
• Acute pain;
• Swelling of the mucous membrane and skin;

Treatment:

Acute apical periodontitis requires complex treatment – eliminating the cause (usually by treating pulpitis or gangrene). Treatment is particular from one patient to another, depending on the reactivity of each individual and teeth condition.