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Hidden healing deficits in the jaw
Dear Patients,
After a tooth extraction, the bone does not always heal completely. Although a solid bone plate forms on the outside, small areas inside may not ossify completely. These non-ossified, often fatty cavities are called cavitations. They are the result of the body’s natural but incomplete healing mechanism.
These cavitations can trigger silent inflammatory processes in the body. They can not only have a local effect on the jaw, but also influence general health – for example, the immune system or metabolism.
Targeted detection of hidden bone changes
Targeted detection of hidden bone changes
In addition, reactions in the form of cavitations (fat deposits) or excess mineral storage can also occur in the bone surrounding root canal-treated or root-dead teeth. These changes can also represent chronic, silent inflammation and can be detected with visualisation.
Furthermore, these irregular structures in the bone massively interfere with the healing of implants.
Altered bone regions can thus lead to implant failure. The new visualisation method from Visiogenics UG, led by Prof. Dr. Dr. Dr. Shahram Ghanaati, therefore provides the conditions not only for the safe removal of these areas, but also for successful implantation.
In short: cavitations in the jawbone are healing deficits.
Technical cooperation at the highest university level
Visiogenics UG, a spin-off company from the University of Frankfurt headed by Prof. Dr. Dr. Dr. Shahram Ghanaati, has developed a new visualisation method based on the analysis of DICOM data sets from digital volume tomography (DVT). This technique allows irregular bone structures in the jaw to be precisely visualised – including their exact location and relationship to important neighbouring structures such as nerves or the maxillary sinus. This reveals what often remains hidden in conventional X-ray images.
This modern visualisation method developed by Visiogenics UG provides experienced surgeons with the diagnostic basis for reliably identifying and specifically removing bone changes such as cavitations. These can sometimes cause silent inflammation that puts strain on the entire system. Precise DVT visualisation based on the concept developed by Prof. Dr. Dr. Dr. Shahram Ghanaati is therefore an important step for oral and general health.
Treatment of the bone irregularities made visible by this visualisation will soon be available at the Alpstein Clinic. From June, Dr. Sarah Schomberg will take over as dental director of our team, bringing with her the necessary surgical and integrative expertise.
Dr. Sarah SchombergHead of Dentistry at Alpstein Clinic from June
We look forward to meeting you in person
The Alpstein Clinic supports you with modern diagnostics and a holistic approach to detect hidden bone changes in the jaw at an early stage and treat them in a targeted manner. Precise visualisation forms the basis for reliable therapeutic decisions, both in terms of removing problematic areas and planning implants.
We are happy to take the time for a personal consultation to assess your individual situation and discuss the appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approach together.