Healed on the Surface: But Not Underneath?
After a tooth is removed, most extraction sites heal completely. Occasionally, an area of the jawbone doesn’t fully heal, leaving behind a pocket of unhealthy bone known as a cavitation. These areas tend to be quiet, easy to miss and rarely painful, which is exactly why they’re worth a closer look.
How We Identify a Hidden Cavitation
Cavitations sit beneath the surface of the jawbone, which makes them difficult to see on a standard dental X-ray. Finding them takes the right imaging, and the experience to read it carefully.
At Sunset Biological Dentistry, Dr. Mersedeh uses 3D CBCT imaging to evaluate the bone in detail and identify areas that may not have healed properly after a tooth extraction. Because the signs can be subtle, an accurate read depends on both the technology and a trained eye.
During your new patient exam, we’ll review the jawbone closely, particularly around sites where teeth were removed, and determine whether any signs of a cavitation are present.
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Why a Cavitation Is Worth Evaluating
A cavitation forms when an area of the jawbone doesn’t fully heal after a tooth is removed, leaving behind damaged or unhealthy bone tissue where solid bone should be.
Because the area sits below the surface, it can go unnoticed and often doesn’t produce obvious symptoms like pain or swelling. That’s why a thoughtful evaluation matters, especially in spots where teeth have been extracted.
Looking at the area gives you a clearer understanding of what’s happening in the bone and whether any treatment may be helpful, so you can make an informed decision rather than wonder.
How Cavitations Are Treated at Sunset
Treating a cavitation means carefully cleaning out the unhealthy bone and supporting the area so it can heal the way it should. Because the site is within the jawbone, it’s a precise, specialized procedure that calls for both experience and a gentle hand.
Dr. Mersedeh thoroughly cleans and disinfects the area, then draws on biological protocols, including ozone to address bacteria without harsh chemicals, and PRF (platelet-rich fibrin made from your own blood), to support healing and encourage healthy bone regeneration.
Every step is chosen with one goal in mind: restoring the health of the jawbone and supporting your long-term oral and overall wellbeing, comfortably, and at your pace.
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Cavitation treatment is part of our wider approach to biological oral surgery, and ozone therapy is frequently used to support clean, healthy healing.
Wondering whether an old extraction site ever fully healed? Let’s take a closer look.
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The first step in evaluating, and, if needed, treating, a cavitation is a comprehensive new patient exam. We’ll image your jawbone with advanced 3D imaging, review your dental history, and look closely at whether any areas may not have healed after an extraction.
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