Apr 12, 2026
Dr. Steven Paul: Expert in Oral Surgery & Dental Cavitation Treatment
With over 23 years of experience, Dr. Steven Paul is a trusted authority in oral surgery, implant dentistry and dental cavitation. His exceptional skill and dedication have led to the successful completion of more than 44,000 surgeries and the placement of over 9,500 dental implants, including biocompatible zirconia implants. Patients consistently choose Dr. Paul for his expertise in advanced procedures such as complex wisdom tooth extractions, bone grafting, sinus lifts, and corrective jaw surgeries for cyst or tumor removal. Additionally, he specializes in treating dental cavitations, ensuring patient comfort with safe sedation and anesthesia techniques.
Dr. Paul’s approach goes beyond traditional dentistry. He integrates holistic and biological principles, prioritizing whole-body health through minimally invasive, biocompatible methods. His advanced treatments include medical-grade ozone therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), and antimicrobial irrigation. These techniques work synergistically to reduce infection, minimize inflammation, and accelerate healing for both bone and soft tissue.
When addressing jawbone health issues like chronic infections or cavitations, Dr. Paul employs precise surgical cleaning combined with ozone therapy and regenerative treatments to detoxify and promote natural healing. He also evaluates broader health factors, such as nutrition, airway function, bite alignment, and treatment materials, to deliver comprehensive care. By addressing both local and systemic causes of oral inflammation, Dr. Paul ensures long-term oral health, immune balance, and overall wellness.
The Link Between Improper Extractions and Dental Cavitations
Improperly performed dental extractions can lead to cavitations—unhealed voids in the jawbone that may harbor chronic infections. These necrotic areas often result from incomplete removal of the periodontal ligament (PDL) or inadequate cleaning of the extraction site.
How Cavitations Develop:
- Retained Periodontal Ligament: If the PDL is not fully removed during extraction, it can block blood flow, preventing proper bone healing.
- Incomplete Cleaning: Failure to remove infected or necrotic tissue creates an environment for bacteria to thrive.
- Excessive Heat: Overheating the bone during surgery can cause tissue death.
- Wisdom Tooth Extractions: Cavitations frequently occur at improperly managed wisdom tooth sites.
Dr. Paul’s Approach to Safe Extractions
Dr. Paul employs advanced biological dentistry techniques to prevent cavitations during extractions. His methods focus on complete removal of the PDL, thorough disinfection, and enhanced healing protocols using ozone therapy, PRF, and piezoelectric surgery.
Key Techniques for Safe Extractions:
- Complete Debridement: Ensuring the PDL is entirely removed to promote proper healing.
- Ultrasonic Tools: Using piezoelectric instruments for precise, bone-preserving extractions.
- Ozone Therapy: Disinfecting the socket with ozone to eliminate bacteria and stimulate healing.
- PRF Application: Using the patient’s own blood to accelerate tissue regeneration.
- Infection Removal: Thoroughly cleaning the bone to remove abscesses or cysts.
Best Practices for Healing:
- Avoid high doses of epinephrine in anesthesia to maintain blood flow.
- Support healing with vitamins A, D, and K.
- Refrain from smoking or vaping, which impairs recovery.
- Use 3D Cone Beam CT scans for accurate post-extraction assessments.
Understanding Dental Cavitations: A Hidden Health Risk
Dental cavitations are a serious but often overlooked health issue. While they sound like standard cavities, they are entirely different. A cavitation is essentially a hidden hole inside your jawbone. Because these lesions rarely cause pain, they are incredibly tricky to detect with standard x-rays. Leaving them untreated allows infections, chronic inflammation, and systemic diseases to develop. We believe it is vital to share this information so you can protect your overall health. Below, Dr. Paul covers everything you need to know about this silent condition.
What Exactly Is a Dental Cavitation?
The medical community first documented jawbone cell death in an 1848 dental textbook. By 1930, an orthopedic researcher officially used the word “cavitation” to describe how poor blood flow creates a hole in the bone. When blood supply stops, the bone tissue loses essential oxygen and nutrients, leading to a condition called osteonecrosis.
Dr. G.V. Black, a pioneer of modern dentistry, also outlined this condition in 1915. He recommended a surgical procedure to clear the diseased bone, cysts, and toxins out of the space. Dentists still use this reliable method today. While bone death can happen anywhere in your body, it happens most frequently in the jawbone.
Common Symptoms
Cavitations can trigger a variety of surprising health issues. Some of the most common symptoms include:
- Facial pain
- Phantom toothaches
- Headaches and severe migraines
- Trigeminal neuralgia and atypical facial nerve pain
- Lethargy and chronic fatigue
- Autoimmune conditions
Despite this list of symptoms, many people experience absolutely zero warning signs. Patients often assume a painless condition requires no treatment. However, even without visible swelling or discomfort, these hidden jawbone lesions quietly create severe systemic health problems.
A Safe Haven for Toxins
Research shows that jawbone cavitations trap dangerous substances. When bone cells die, the resulting empty space becomes a perfect shelter for harmful anaerobic bacteria. These bacteria trigger widespread inflammation throughout your entire body.
Dr. Boyd Haley, a former chemistry department chairman, analyzed tissue samples from cavitations. He discovered that every single sample contained toxins that actively block the body from producing energy naturally. These bacterial waste products can also mix with heavy metals already in your system, such as mercury, creating a massive toxic burden.
How We Diagnose the Problem
Because they hide so well and often present no symptoms, diagnosing cavitations requires specialized tools. Standard x-rays, basic MRIs, and regular CT scans usually miss them completely. Many conventional dentists simply do not receive the training to spot these specific abnormalities.
Dr. Paul relies on advanced diagnostic imaging to locate areas of jawbone death. The most effective and reliable tools include:
- Cone Beam CT scans (CBCT), which are quickly becoming the industry standard
- Alveolar ultrasound instruments (Cavitat)
- Bone scintigraphy
- Panoramic radiographs
- Applied kinesiology
- Radioisotope bone scans
Diagnosing and Treating Cavitations
Dr. Paul uses advanced diagnostic tools to identify cavitations, including Cone Beam CT scans, bone scintigraphy, and applied kinesiology. Treatment involves surgically removing necrotic tissue, disinfecting the area with ozone, and promoting healing with PRF and other regenerative therapies.
By addressing cavitations and their root causes, Dr. Paul helps patients achieve better oral and systemic health. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms or seeking preventive care, Dr. Paul’s expertise ensures a comprehensive and effective approach to your dental health.
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