CAVITATIONS (hole in bone) 

Also referred to as Chronic Ostitis, NICO (Neuralgia Inducing Cavitation Osteonecrosis), Ischemic Osteonecrotic Bone, Ischemic Osteonecrosis, Avascular Necrosis, Bone Marrow Edima, Robert's Cyst, Ratner's Cyst, and many other names.

If you feel traditional dentistry is not enough to prevent, treat, or diagnose cavitations we would recommend listening to an interview with Dr. Michael Margolis to get his opinion of what a cavitation is and how it is best treated or prevented.  The interview aired August 28, 2015 and is titled "Hidden Jaw Infections" hosted by Dr. Dawn Ewing.  Another great resource for information is the book "Hidden Epidemic" by Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD.  

Are you interested in cavitation surgery?
Dr. Lundstrom has established a referral relationship with South Suburban Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons who are trained in treating cavitations.  South Suburban Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons have offices located in Burnsville, MN, Northfield, MN, New Prague, MN, and Inver Grove Heights, MN.  

Are you interested in learning more?
SDS Education allows you to purchase their online courses.  

SDSONL NICO with Dr. Johann Lechner
https://education.swissdentalsolutions.com/en/sdsonl-nico-with-dr.-dr.-johann-lechner/305000679#short
Disclaimer: This course features German language slides and content, accompanied by English voiceover narration.

NICO - What does it mean?
Chronic inflammations in the jawbone are not uncommon.  These inflammatory foci usually result from old, suboptimally healed tooth extraction wounds, tooth buds, or foreign bodies.  The consequence: a chronic overstimulation of the autonomic nervous system with sometimes severe problems for the entire body.  In this case, it is referred to as NICO - Neuralgia Inducing Cavitational Osteonecrosis.  Besides root canal treatment, NICO represents another significant interference field for the entire body, often preventing the patient's complete recovery.  In the context of this online course, Dr. Johann Lechner provides the theoretical foundations of NICO, as well as the knowledge for the diagnosis and treatment of residual bone inflammations.

Learning Content
In the first part of the online course, the focus is on precancerous and pre-inflammatory niches in the jawbone, while in the second part, the concept of the "jaw interference field" is scientifically reevaluated.  You can use the link above to view the first part of the course and CLICK HERE to find instructions for viewing part two of the course.