Key Facts Dental cavitations are hollow areas or pockets in the jawbone, often at the site of a previously extracted tooth Alternate Names: NICO (Neuralgia-Inducing Cavitational Osteonecrosis), jawbone osteonecrosis In many cases, cavitations are asymptomatic but may cause facial pain or contribute to chronic systemic issues Causes are often a result of incomplete healing after tooth extraction, especially wisdom teeth, or due to infections Specialized imaging techniques are often required for diagnosis, as regular X-rays may not always detect cavitations What are Dental Cavitations? Dental cavitations are areas within the jawbone where the bone is decayed or hollow. Contrary to what the term might suggest, dental cavitations are not cavities…