Focus research
The problem doesn’t always originate where the symptoms are first noticed. Often, behind a specific complaint, there is an illness or inflammation of an organ that the patient wouldn’t even think of.
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Dr. Mónika Ecsegi; Dr. Vivien Farkas; Dr. Seyedemami Nazgol; Dr. Tímea Dorka; Dr. Adrián Veress
What is focus disease, and why is it difficult
to recognize?
We speak of focus disease when there is a localized inflammation in the body, which, through the bloodstream, creates a new inflammation at a distant point in the body. The triggering inflammatory focus is usually asymptomatic and is recognized as an incidental finding. They most commonly occur in the teeth, tonsils, sinuses, gallbladder, and the urinary-genital organs.
During focus research, we use physical examination and imaging diagnostics (X-ray, CBCT) to identify inflammatory lesions that can be considered as dental foci.
The most common symptoms indicating focus disease:
- Joint inflammations
- Patchy hair loss, baldness
- Skin rashes, skin changes, eczema
- Endocarditis
- Gynecological diseases (ovarian abnormalities)
- Diseases related to male genital organs (prostate diseases)
What are the benefits of focus research?
By identifying and treating dental foci, the overall burden on the body, particularly inflammatory processes, can be significantly reduced. Not only can we alleviate any existing unpleasant symptoms, but certain surgeries can also be performed with reduced risk.
When is focus research necessary?
Before general dental interventions
During a general dental assessment, our aim is to identify and treat any inflammation present in the jawbone, around the roots of the teeth, or in the sinuses.
To investigate the cause of symptoms.
In the case of patients specifically coming for focus research, the difference is that some of them arrive at the clinic with pre-existing symptoms. Therefore, the aim is first to identify the symptoms indicative of focus disease and the reason for coming for focus research. The research begins with a detailed medical history. The nature, severity, and duration of symptoms are the most important guidelines for treatment.
Before surgical procedures
Some patients arrive without symptoms but are facing major surgical interventions, so their general practitioner or treating physician refers them to us. In such cases, diagnosing a potential focus significantly influences the treatment plan
- the nature of the surgery
- timing
- the patient’s general condition.
In many cases, several treatment options are available, and the final plan is decided jointly by the doctor and the patient.
What is the procedure of the treatment, what tools, what techniques are used?
After understanding the symptoms, we take a panoramic X-ray to get a comprehensive view of the teeth, jaws, and sinuses. If necessary, we also use additional examination tools (sensitivity testing of the teeth, “vitality test,” dental X-rays, CBCT).
During the physical examination, we examine both the soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity, meaning we check not only the teeth but also the condition of the gums and the jawbones. Chronic, asymptomatic inflammation of the gums can be a focus just like a dead tooth. Additionally, partially erupted wisdom teeth, teeth with poorly sealed root fillings, and extensive caries that may cause inflammation in the bone at the root tip can all act as foci. Inflammation can also be caused by root fragments left in the jawbone after extractions or by foreign objects.”
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