A young adult shows non fluctuant, tender and red swelling in the marginal gingival lesion. This is most likely to be a:

 # A young adult shows non fluctuant, tender and red swelling in the marginal gingival lesion. This is most likely to be a:

 A. Periodontal abscess

B. Periapical abscess

C. Gingival abscess

D. Periapical sinus

The correct answer is C. Gingival abscess.

Gingival abscess

■ Localized, painful rapidly expanding lesion of sudden onset. 

■ It is limited to marginal gingival or interdental papilla. 

■ It is due to foreign substances carried deep into the tissues such as a toothbrush bristle, a piece of apple core, or a lobster shell. 

■ Gingival abscess involves marginal and interdental gingiva, whereas periodontal abscess involves attached gingiva.