Cavitau®
Radiation-free ultrasound
Cavitations Transalveolar ultrasound examination
We use the radiation-free CaviTAU® ultrasound measuring device in our practice. The CaviTAU® medical ultrasound device locates soft spots in the jawbone using a new imaging technique that is free from harmful X-rays.
Accurate assessment of jawbone quality contributes to:
- Implants can be securely and firmly anchored
- There are no silent inflammations that could trigger possible chronic diseases.
Bone softening, such as that seen in fatty degenerative osteonecrosis of the jawbone (FDOK), cannot be detected with certainty on X-rays.
The quality of the jawbone is assessed safely and reliably using ultrasound measurement. This radiation-free measurement method enables us to visualize any silent inflammation or softening of the jawbone.
Do you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, trigeminal neuralgia, or chronic fatigue?
This can often be caused by silent inflammation in the jawbone, which is present but not noticeable to you. We can now detect this silent inflammation for you.
Teeth, jaws, and oral cavity and their key role in chronic diseases
Modern computer-assisted ultrasound technology thus enables the scientifically proven diagnosis of degenerative inflammatory processes in the jaw:
GREEN: Healthy and strong bone and tooth structures
YELLOW/ORANGE: Middle stage of chronic osteitis of the jaw
RED: Greasy dissolved jawbone with bacteria and toxins
Aloe vera gel is used to make the examination possible. To get a clear result for guys, it’s super important that you don’t have any facial hair. Ladies, please come to the exam without any makeup on.
Have old extraction and surgical wounds (areas where wisdom teeth were removed), dead or root-treated teeth, and dental implants examined with CaviTAU® to quickly locate sources of inflammation without radiation. CaviTAU® offers both qualitative and operational advantages for dentists and patients.
Radiation protection, X-ray regulations, and TAU
The use of ultrasound as a harmless diagnostic procedure is an important aspect of radiation protection, which is regulated by the X-ray Ordinance (RöV) and the Radiation Protection Act. X-rays can damage DNA and cells, which is why the legislator stipulates that radiation exposure must be avoided or kept to a minimum (ALARA principle: As Low As Reasonably Achievable).
The rejection of radiation-free TAU measurement by cost bearers contradicts the objective of the Radiation Protection Act (§15) and hinders the avoidance of unnecessary radiation exposure, which ultimately jeopardizes patient safety.
- Radiation protection responsibility:
Dr. H. Knüppel ensures that radiation exposure is minimized and only occurs when clearly indicated. Unnecessary or duplicate examinations are to be avoided. - Comparison of radiation exposure:
- Panoramic X-ray (2D) = 1
- Digital volume tomography (DVT) = 10
- Computed tomography (CT) = 100
A CT scan exposes the body to a hundred times more radiation than a conventional 2D X-ray.
- Ultrasound (TAU):
The ultrasound procedure is completely radiation-free and therefore ideal for measuring bone density and avoiding unnecessary CT scans or other stressful procedures.