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    Discovery and Biological Treatment of Occult Infection Foci in the Jawbone

    Holistic and biological dentistry doesn’t limit oral health to just teeth; it also examines the impact of the jawbone and surrounding tissues on overall body health.

    NICO (Inflammatory Cavities Causing Neuralgia) / FDOJ (Fatty Degeneration and Necrosis of the Jawbone) / Cavitation are chronic, often asymptomatic, foci of inflammation and infection that occur at tooth extraction sites or within the jawbone.

    Dentist Aslı Kumru applies the principles of biological dentistry to diagnose these hidden foci of inflammation and cleanse them to support overall body health.

    NICO / FDOJ / What is Cavitation?

    These terms describe unhealed and inflamed areas within the jawbone that are often difficult to detect radiologically:

    • Cavitation: These are cavities or areas of deteriorated bone density that occur as a result of inadequate bone healing, usually in areas where a tooth has been previously extracted.
    • FDOJ (Fatty Degeneration of the Jawbone): This is the loss of bone’s normal structure and its transformation into fatty and inflamed tissue.
    • NICO (Neuralgia Inducing Cavitational Osteonecrosis): These are conditions in which cavitation affects surrounding nerves, causing chronic pain (neuralgia).

    These inflamed areas, although they do not usually cause pain, can continually release toxins and inflammatory substances into the body, exhausting the immune system and triggering chronic diseases in different parts of the body.

    The Difference of the Biological Dentistry Approach

    Dentist Aslı Kumru does not focus solely on surgical cleaning in NICO/Cavitation treatment; she adopts a holistic approach that supports the patient’s overall health:

    1. Advanced Diagnostic Methods: Advanced imaging techniques such as Cone Beam CT (CBCT) are often used to identify these lesions, which are difficult to detect with standard X-rays. Functional tests such as thermography (heat mapping) can also be helpful in diagnosis.
    2. Biological Clearance: The foundation of treatment is the complete removal of inflamed and necrotic (dead) bone tissue. Minimally invasive techniques are used during this procedure. The area is disinfected with ozone.
    3. Healing Support with PRF: PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin), enriched growth factors derived from the patient’s own blood, is placed in the treated area. PRF naturally supports rapid, healthy, and toxin-free healing.
    4. Systemic Support: As part of biological dentistry, appropriate nutritional and supplement recommendations can be provided to enhance the patient’s healing potential.

    How is NICO / FDOJ / Cavitation Treatment Applied?

    The treatment process applied by Dentist Aslı Kumru is based on careful diagnosis and biological principles:

    1. Diagnosis and Planning: Advanced imaging techniques precisely determine the location, size, and proximity of the cavitation to surrounding important structures (nerves).
    2. Surgery: Under local anesthesia, the inflamed and diseased bone tissue is meticulously scraped and completely removed using delicate surgical techniques.
    3. Creating a Biological Healing Environment: PRF, the patient’s own tissue, is placed in the cleaned bone cavity to accelerate and support healing.
    4. Closure and Follow-Up: The soft tissue is sutured closed. Regular follow-ups throughout the healing process ensure that the bone is rebuilding properly.

    Who is Important to Treat with NICO?

    NICO / Cavitation treatment is particularly important for patients who:

    • Those with chronic, unexplained facial, headache, or toothache (neuralgia).
    • Those who have experienced recovery problems after tooth extraction.
    • Those with unexplained fatigue, fibromyalgia, or chronic immune system problems, but no other obvious source of infection in their mouth.
    • Those who prioritize holistic and biological treatments and want to improve their overall health.

    A Holistic Investment in Your Overall Health

    NICO / FDOJ / Cavitation treatment helps your body regain its ability to heal itself by eliminating sources of silent inflammation in the jawbone.

    With Dentist Aslı Kumru’s approach to biological dentistry, these treatments support not only your oral health but also your overall systemic health, helping you live a healthier and more energetic life.

    Contact us to learn more about the impact of jawbone health on your overall health and to schedule an appointment.

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