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Dental cavitation is a hole in the surface of the tooth. Generally, it appears when the caries is not treated at the beginning and perforates the dental enamel, reaching the dentin and, later, the pulp.
Cavitation teeth refer to a hole in the bone and are not a complete dental term as they can form in any bone in the body. However, if we focus on dentistry, cavitation refers to an area that has undergone a process of infection, inflammation, or necrosis within the jaw and is a severe pathology that usually requires surgery.
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We have the best option for dental cavitation treatment. We are going to explain the concept and the process of dental cavitation. Cavitation Teeth form a space or a hole within a solid object.
In dentistry, dental cavitation refers to a hollowed-out space in the jawbone due to necrosis, ischemia, or bone infections. NICO (Neuralgia-Inducing Cavitational Osteonecrosis) was coined for a better understanding.
It is also known as Avascular necrosis. NICO is the jaw-based variation of osteonecrosis. Osteonecrosis is bone death ensued by ischemia (loss of blood supply to the bone, resulting in a collapse of the structure. Bone necrosis leaves a hole in the jawbone.
This space or hole harbors bacteria responsible for the breakdown of different enzymes responsible for normal cellular functions and producing toxins that affect the blood supply of the bone.
What are the Dental Cavitation Cause and Appearance?
Cause
There are several causes for dental cavitation, but it is often provoked by previous dental treatment, like dental extractions or chronic infection from failed root canals, impacted wisdom teeth, and non-vital teeth. In addition, odontogenic cysts can be one of the causes.
Causes & risk factors more associated explicitly with jawbone-based osteonecrosis include certain medications, long-term alcohol use, injury or increased bone pressure, gum disease, heavy smoking, and low oral doses of bisphosphonates used in the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis.
Dental cavitation can also be related as a risk factor to osteoporosis, bone dysplasia, or after radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, the latter is less frequent as compared to the former causes.
Appearance
Let’s take tooth extraction as an example. When a tooth is extracted, periodontal fibers responsible for holding the teeth in the socket are now detached.
If there was a pre-existing infection & socket debridement was neglected, the result is the incomplete filling of the bone, which impedes healing and leaves a space in the bone.

What are the Dental Cavitation Signs and Symptoms?

When we find dental cavitation, acute infections present symptoms like throbbing pain, swelling & extreme discomfort that are hard to miss. However, the case for chronic pain is ultimately the opposite.
In chronic infections, mild & intermittent pain is experienced & sometimes even that is absent, and the diagnosis is usually accidental & unintentional.
Detection
A 3D x-ray is required to assess the tooth in question and the structures surrounding it.
A radiolucency or a black area is identified at the site of infection in the x-ray. Tooth extraction is the last approach & is taken after all other alternatives are exhausted, like Ozone Therapy, Laser treatment, and Toxic metal removal from the body.
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Dr. Ignacio Vargas Gould
DDS, MSD, BIOLOGICAL DENTIST, COSMETIC DENTISTRY, DENTAL IMPLANTS.
Basic Life Support. 2008 – Present
National Dental Boards Examinations. 2004 – Present
Course of Epidemiology and Biostatics for Health Professionals. Dr. Petri, May 2008
Course of Peri-Implant Health and Management Hands – On Workshop. 2018
Course of Implantology All on 4 (Oral Revitalize)
• Member of the Dental Surgeons College of Costa Rica. 2004 –Present
• Member of American Dental Association. 2011 – Present
• In America Dental Clinic, accredited by the Ministry of Health, in San Jose, 2003 a 2020.
• Professor of Restorative Clinic (undergraduate) of University of Costa Rica, January 2008 – December 2009.
• Professor of Dental Clinic. ULACIT, Latin American University of Science and Technology. 2010
• Chief of Operative Dentistry Division, ULACIT, Latin American University of Science and Technology. 2010-2016
Biography
Higher Education
Doctor in Dental Surgery. Latin American University of Science and Technology, San Jose, Costa Rica. 1999-2004
Division of Periodontics at Hospital Calderón Guardia. August 2002.
Fellowship in Restorative Sciences, University of Costa Rica. 2004.
Fellowship in Cosmetic Dentistry, University of Costa Rica. 2007.
Master´s Degree in Operative and Dental Aesthetics, University of Costa Rica. 2008-2009
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Implant Dentistry, Pontificia University Javeriana, 2011.
Digital Course in (Digital Smile Design). 2015
He’s SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) Certified by the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT).
Certified in safe amalgam removal by the International Association of Mercury-Safe Dentists (IAMSD).

Dr. Francisco Solis
DDS, ORAL SURGERY, PRP SPECIALIST
- • Degree in Dentistry with emphasis in prosthodontics / Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología. Costa Rica 2010
- • Certificate of advanced surgery in prosthetic surgical techniques in implants and oral prosthetic rehabilitation/ Pontificia Universidad Javierana. Colombia 2011
- • Certificate in oral surgery/ Pontificia Universidad Javierana. Colombia 2011
- • Certificate in Endodontic Surgery/ USC Dental School. United States 2010
- • All on 4 and sinus lift internship/ Zimer. United States 2015
Biography
America Dental| Dentist
2013 – Currently
- • IPRF surgery
- • All on 4 surgery
- • Prosthetic surgery
- • Endodontic surgery
- • Periodontal and pathology surgery
ULACIT| Professor
2012 – 2014
- • Attendance at anesthesia techniques and theory course.
- • Attendance and integrated treatment of patient in the course of oral pathology and third molar surgery and periodontal surgery
FAES| Dentist
2011
- • Dental surgery
- • General dental procedures
- • Degree in Dentistry with emphasis in prosthodontics / Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología. Costa Rica 2010
- • Certificate of advanced surgery in prosthetic surgical techniques in implants and oral prosthetic rehabilitation/ Pontificia Universidad Javierana. Colombia 2011
- • Certificate in oral surgery/ Pontificia Universidad Javierana. Colombia 2011
- • Certificate in Endodontic Surgery/ USC Dental School. United States 2010
- • All on 4 and sinus lift internship/ Zimer. United States 2015

Dra. Rebeka Jiménez
DDS, Cosmetic Dentist
Biography
America Dental| Dentist
January 1, 2012 – Present
Medical Tourism
- • Dentist: attention of patients, do different treatments (fillings, cleanings, bridges, crowns, veneers, extractions, restorations over implants, dental scanning, etc.), patient´s coordinator.
- • Dental Technician: do some dental works.
- • Assistant: assistance in surgical procedures and orthodontic procedures.
Dental Laboratory Novadental
January 2011 – December 2016
- • Owner
- • Dental technician
Dental Laboratory Juan Carlos López
January 2008 – December 2010
Dental Technician
- • Honorific mention Cum Laude Probatus in the degree course in dentistry
- • Active member of the Dental Surgeons College of Costa Rica
- • Member of the International Academy of Aesthetics in Beverly Hills, California
- • Experience with digital dentistry CAD/CAM

Dra. Rebeka Jiménez
DDS, Cosmetic Dentist

Dra. Fernanda Ramírez
DDS, Biological Dentist
Biography
Formal Education
- • Bachelor of dental surgery (2010-2014)
- • Emphasis on dental aesthetics
- • MBA program at UCLA (2017-2018)
- • Medical investigator program (2018-2020)
- • Work Experience
- • Cyprosa, sales representative Colgate (2012)
- • General Dentist, clínica dental doctora Yahaira Madrigal (2015)
- • Ebais Unibe San Pedro CCSS (2017)
- • America Dental Clinic full time (2012-2020)
Training Courses Attended
- • BLS (2014)
- • Course: Oral photographic (2014)
- • Course: Novosmile (2017)
- • Course: First fit (2017)
- • Course: Porcelain Veneers Javier Quiros (2018)
- • Course: Digital Smile Design DSD (2016)

Dra. Fernanda Ramírez
DDS, Biological Dentist
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