tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076433377834065112.post475531494413991014..comments2011-07-21T18:07:49.348-07:00Jason J. Hales D.D.S., M.S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11190879753218706390noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076433377834065112.post-13886158911573533252011-06-07T07:50:37.513-07:002011-06-07T07:50:37.513-07:00Thank you for the information, I found another website that has some great tips for dental emergencies, such as what to do if you crack or break your tooth. http://wildaboutsmiles4kids.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076433377834065112.post-19474604694247109732007-10-16T22:31:00.000-07:002007-10-16T22:31:00.000-07:00In this case, the periodontal ligament loses its attachment because of the crack. Over time, we would expect a secondary periodontal infection in the deep, narrow pocket. But the original loss of the pdl is due to the crack.Jason J. Hales D.D.S., M.S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11190879753218706390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076433377834065112.post-38330466227845962812007-10-16T18:42:00.000-07:002007-10-16T18:42:00.000-07:00Dr. Hales - does the ligament dissolve because of exposure to the bacteria from the abscess? I feel like I should know this but now I'm second-guessing myself!Teresa Duncanhttp://www.thedentalimplantblog.comnoreply@blogger.com