What type of abscess would be present if the patient is experiencing pain,tenderness to tooth pressure,pus formation,and swelling?
A)Acute
B)Chronic
C)Reversible
D)Irreversible

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Acute periradicular abscess is an inflammatory response with pain,tenderness of the tooth to pressure,pus formation,and swelling of the tissue.
Chronic periradicular abscess is characterized by the presence of a draining hole with intermittent discharge of pus and the patient having little or no discomfort.
Reversible pulpitis is a form of pulpal inflammation in which the pulp may be salvageable.
Irreversible pulpitis is a form of pupal inflammation that cannot healed.

What Type of Abscess Would Be Present If the Patient