OWN - Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH CI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH OCI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH TA - JT - ENDO IS - 1753-2809 (Print) IP - 2 VI - 12 PST - ppublish DP - 2018 PG - 75-85 LA - en TI - The acute apical abscess: Aetiology, microbiology, treatment and prognosis FAU - Oei, Alexander AU - Oei A FAU - Hülsmann, Michael AU - Hülsmann M CN - OT - antibiotics OT - apical abscess OT - drainage OT - incision OT - microbiology AB - This review aims to summarise the current knowledge and recommendations regarding the diagnosis and treatment of the acute apical abscess in conjunction with the understanding of the microbiological background of this inflammation, thus providing an actual insight for the clinician. AID - 855485