Question 1

will inflammation in the periodontal ligament cause destruction of the fibers?

Accepted Answer

Inflammatory Disease: in the periodontal pocket may cause tissue destruction.

Question 2

the function of the periodontal ligament is what?

Accepted Answer

Shock absorbers: Teeth are not really held in bone or attached to bone.  They are held in place by periodontal ligaments.  So really the tooth is suspended inside a bony socket.
As tartar builds up or gums and bone receed....The periodontal ligaments disappear too.  Earl.

Question 3

do periodontal ligament problems just heal themselves?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If it is just a simple inflammation or irritation from biting something hard and the tooth and patient are otherwise healthy i would say yes most of the time, but if there are other issues such as periodontal disease then it may lead to more probs.

Question 4

how much impact does it take to get a bruised periodontal ligament?

Accepted Answer

Quite a bit: You can bite with a lot of force so to bruise one would be difficult under normal function, but if you unexpectadly hit it with a bone or something very hard that you shouldn't bite on, that will do it.  A bruised ligament is really tears of some of the fibers and that can make it very sore to bite on and even feel swollen, not look it though.

Question 5

can inflamed periodontal ligament be confused w infection and/or periapical absess? look similar on xray?also told vital tooth,coldtest=no infection?

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Great Question: You are correct,  a vital tooth should have no abscess (no infection). But I've encountered situations on multi-rooted molars where one canal is vital and the other may be non-vital due to trauma (no infection). It is rare, but I've seen it. That's what makes answering your question, sight unseen, difficult. If your dentist is having difficulty, see a local endodontist.

Question 6

how long does it take bruised periodontal ligament to heal, after the dentist has ground down the high filling?

Accepted Answer

Not long: If tooth was in hyper function, adjusting the occlusion should result in almost immediate reduction of symptoms.  Like any other bruise it should begin healing as soon as the "insult" is removed.  If still sore after a week, or if soreness increases, call your Dentist again.

Question 7

i have 1st interspinous ligament inflammation about an inch below c7, now do excercise. how i can move my back after ligament removal (worst case)?

Accepted Answer

Not sure of the ques: Typically an inflammed ligament is not improved. Usually medications, steroid shots suffice.

Question 8

is inflammation good or bad for healing stretched ligaments? conventional approach is that it is detrimental, but prolotherapy tries to activate it?

Accepted Answer

inflam is part of he: Inflammation is part of healing.  Treatment is empiracle - whatever works. However, blinded trials are necessary to see if an intervention works on its own or because of psychological effects.

Question 9

i have 1st interspinous ligament inflammation@ 5cm below c7, now do exercise. is this ligament able to restore itself to original condition over time?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Usually ligaments heal with scar tissue which is different material than the original ligaments usually. However this does not affect the stability of the spine. Once it heals the pain and tenderness will improve . Nothing  to worry about after that. Very rarely one could get chronic pain from that requiring treatment.

Question 10

pain in thumb(7pain scale)week after scapho-lunate ligament shrinkage and clean up inflammation... normal ?

Accepted Answer

Sprain: It may take few weeks so I think this is expected what you are going through.

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How much impact does it take to get a bruised periodontal ligament?

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Can inflamed periodontal ligament be confused w infection and/or periapical absess? look similar on xray?also told vital tooth,coldtest=no infection?

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How long does it take bruised periodontal ligament to heal, after the dentist has ground down the high filling?

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I have 1st interspinous ligament inflammation about an inch below c7, now do excercise. how i can move my back after ligament removal (worst case)?

A member asked:

Is inflammation good or bad for healing stretched ligaments? conventional approach is that it is detrimental, but prolotherapy tries to activate it?

A member asked:

I have 1st interspinous ligament inflammation@ 5cm below c7, now do exercise. is this ligament able to restore itself to original condition over time?

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Pain in thumb(7pain scale)week after scapho-lunate ligament shrinkage and clean up inflammation... normal ?

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