Introduction
The term “cadaveric poison” of a tooth describes the fact that tissue remains and cells and their metabolic products are still in the tooth when the nerve has already died. This biomass in the root canal system of a tooth can secrete substances that cause inflammation. Whereby the term “cadaveric poison” is outdated and very imprecise in relation to teeth, since the tooth itself is preserved and only the pulp (i.e. nerves and blood vessels) of the tooth dies and is broken down; that is, the dental nerve “decays”. Medically more correct would be: “necrosis of the pulp” or “decay of the dead dental nerve”.
Causes – Why does cadaveric poison form in the tooth?
In general, a root canal treatment is always just an attempt to save a tooth. The anatomy of the canal system makes it difficult to completely remove residual tissue and disinfect it due to the heavy ramifications and side canals in the area of the root tip. As a result, residual tissue almost always remains in the root of the tooth.
This residual tissue can be metabolized by bacteria and thus produce toxins (cell toxins). Toxins such as mercaptans and biogenic amines are formed during inflammatory processes and are natural metabolic products that occur in almost all living organisms. Mercaptans are found in garlic or asparagus and biogenic amines in fresh fish.
In the case of market-dead teeth, toxins are constantly released by the remaining tissue, which leads to inflammatory reactions. It is generally true that inflammations within the oral cavity, even below the root tip, are capable of affecting the entire organism and causing cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, the affected teeth should be treated as soon as possible to remove the inflammatory cells.
What symptoms does cadaveric poison cause in the tooth?
Classic symptoms of market dead teeth can be painful biting and sensitivity to knocking. Furthermore, a devitalized tooth can be completely asymptomatic, which is why it is not noticed. After some time, it can turn dark, when the contained blood of the blood vessels releases iron after decomposition, which turns the tooth grey.
Only then the dead tooth is noticed by the patient. In naturopathy, many homeopaths are of the opinion that complaints of any kind and place of the body could be caused by the “cadaveric poison” of a market dead or root-treated tooth and why these teeth should be eliminated. This assumption has not been proven by any studies, however, and therefore the treating physician should always be consulted.
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