Which condition should be suspected when a radiolucent area occurs at the apex of the root of a tooth on a radiograph?

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A p eriapical abscess is an acute exacerbation of a chronic infection within the pulp chamber; therefore, it frequently occurs around the apex of the tooth; it appears as a radiolucent area because its contents are less dense than the adjacent alveolar bone and root (i.e., exudate and granulation tissue).

Which Condition Should Be Suspected When a Radiolucent Area Occurs