CHAPTER XVII. 

 ALVEOLAR ABSCESSES. 



THEIR FORMATION, PROGRESS, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT 



The phenomena attending the formation of an 

 alveolar abscess in the domestic animals, has not yet 

 undergone the thorough investigation it merits. If 

 the pain attending the ulceration and formation of an 

 abscess of this kind is as deep seated, excruciating 

 and almost insupportable, and we have every reason 

 to believe it is, as that of a similar character in the 

 human subject, then it would seem high time that 

 the subject receive more careful attention from the 

 profession and that the owners of stock become 

 acquainted with a true conception of its importance. 



It is a fact that alveolar abscesses exist in both 

 upper and lower jaws to a considerable extent. 

 CAUSES. 



The exciting or immediate cause of alveolar 

 abscesses is inflammation of the alveolo-dental per- 

 iosteum. This may be due to inflammation and 

 suppuration of the pulp or an accumulation of pus 

 at the root of a tooth, the discharge of which is in 

 no other way provided for. It may also be produced 

 by a dead or diseased tooth. External injury brings 

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