26 Zones of the Teeth and Their Energetic Interrelationships The zones of the teeth have already been described in a neutral way in the section “The Tooth–Jaw Region” in Chapter 10.2.3 and their arrangement on the individual toes is shown in Figs. 10.2 and 10.3. Furthermore, however, the teeth also constitute a microsystem which has long been used in holistic dentistry. Dr. Reinhold Voll discovered the significance of the interaction between the tooth–jaw region and the whole organism in the middle of the last century. He ascertained his numerous measurement results by means of electroacupuncture diagnosis (EAP). The present chart was configured by Dr. Fritz Kramer. It is intended “to help make diagnosis easier in patients with suspected or actual disease and to improve therapy.” As I was able to make Dr. Voll’s acquaintance in person during my initial trials with reflexotherapy of the feet (RTF), as far back as the early 1970s, consideration was given to • whether the individual teeth can be found and treated as zones on the feet, and also • whether the numerous energetic connections in situ that were well-known to dental specialists are also reflected in the zones. Both of these considerations were confirmed. Thus, we have long had the option of treating the microsystem of the teeth and at the same time, their energetic relationships with organs and systems as well via the zones of the feet—a therapeutic treasure trove! Although there are also diagrams with differing assignments, we have retained the dental chart of Voll/Kramer because it has proved its worth in the context of our work. Our patients virtually never consult us primarily on account of dental problems, but by combining both methods, we can both influence the courses of certain diseases and contribute to clarification as well as determining • whether a certain tooth is linked to corresponding complaints in the patient, • whether specific treatment by a holistic dentist makes sense and is necessary. This can be established by examining the zones of the interrelationships with the aid of the dental chart. That we are able to treat patients with acute toothache in an emergency and how we do so until further dental care can be provided are described as Example 1 in Chapter 16.2.2. Explained by Dr. Kramer (according to Voll EAP measurements) for RTF therapists in a practice-oriented manner. In the horizontal center of the diagram the maxillary and mandibular teeth and their odonton (functional circuit of mandibular part, surrounding tissue, mucus membrane, and nerves) are numbered from 1 to 8 respectively: The maxillary teeth on the right-hand side are prefixed by the number 1, those on the left-hand side by the number 2, the mandibular teeth on the left-hand side by the number 3, those on the right-hand side by the number 4. Thus, the four quadrants, starting at the top right-hand side, are arranged clockwise from 1 to 4. • All the tissue and organ assignments above the first numerical series listed in quadrants 1 and 2 have energetic links to the maxillary teeth. • All those below the second numerical series listed in quadrants 3 and 4 are energetically linked to the mandibular teeth. As the dental chart was primarily created for holistic dentists (and not for manual therapists!), for quite a number of assignments there are no zones on the feet, for example, ulnar and radial part of the hand, foot, big toe, arteries, etc. The following guide is an extension of the options which are described in Chapter 16.2.2. In the corresponding tooth zone the sedating grip is used for treatment, likewise in the adjacent tooth zones on the right and left hand sides. The right–left interchangeability of the zones must be borne in mind in the process (Chapter 15). All the organs and tissues assigned to this tooth according to Voll are tonified, apart from those which are very close to the symptomatic zone. Example: With acutely painful wisdom teeth, the zone of the ears is not tonified but likewise treated with sedating grips. The zones of the lymphlymphatic nodules and chains of the head/neck, digestive organs, spleen, and appropriate stabilizing/harmonizing grips are included. The zones of the teeth on the hand, which are briefly sedated several times a day, are suitable for emergency self-treatment. They must be translated to the fingers from their anatomical position on the toes. In infants with teething problems, usually a “problem which runs in the whole family,” RTF has long proved its value and can also be performed by relatives: Good circulation in all the toes is encouraged using appropriate grips (discernible from a delicate pink coloration of the toes) and the interdigital skin folds are stretched, at first cautiously, then also more intensely. To this end, the zones of the intestine and pelvic floor including the anus are sedated or gently tonified. Diarrhea and soreness around the lower sphincter point to the relationship with the teeth. With almost every clinical picture, tooth relationships can be found in the Voll dental chart. Whether they must be included as background zones in RTF can be clarified immediately in each patient. Example: In patients with hip problems, the tooth zones 13, 23, 33, 43 assigned to the hip are examined; in stomach complaints, those assigned to the stomach: In the maxilla the molars/rear molars (16, 17 and 26, 27), in the mandible the premolars/anterior molars (34, 35 and 44, 45). If the corresponding tooth zones are painful, they are included in the treatment, in severe pain with sedating grips, otherwise with tonifying grips. In addition, all the Voll relationships with the respective tooth can be treated, in particular, in chronic diseases. Note: From a subjective perspective, the respective teeth in situ are not always afflicted. However, as they form part of the functional circuit of the present disease, their zones may quite possible react abnormally. The following may prove to be interference fields: • Endodontically treated (dead, devitalized) teeth • Impacted (firmly embedded in the jaw) teeth • Chronic and acute inflammations, suppurations • Material intolerances (frequently silver amalgam) • Scars from surgical procedures in the oral cavity, cysts The affected tooth zone is first tonified but if the tooth and its odonton are acutely painful, sedating grips are employed. Then, all the assignments shown in the Voll chart are examined by means of tonification grips. If more than half of these tooth assignments react painfully and also remain affected after several treatment sessions, it is obvious that the tooth has the quality of an interference field. To confirm this, a holistic dentist should carry out a more precise examination. As a corollary: the primary focus of the affliction need not always be in a tooth but may also be in one of the organs or tissues which are assigned to this tooth energetically. Example: Persistent complaints in the right-hand side of the sacroiliac joint can over time contribute to irritation of the teeth and tooth zones 18 and 48. If the complaints in the sacroiliac joint have improved, the assigned teeth and zones can also be restored, thus inflammations in situ may abate and dental fistulas recede. Note: Every afflicted tooth may have a disturbing effect on any constitutionally weak areas of the person, regardless of the Voll chart. The measurement results of holistic dentists are the method of choice here. Holistic dental restoration involves implementation of the results of energetic measurements and various conventional examinations. It may relate to • Removal of incompatible materials such as silver amalgam or plastics of various kinds • Tooth extractions and, if necessary, the use of bridges, etc. • Checking whether dead or displaced teeth represent interference fields • Surgical removal of impacted teeth, etc. The corresponding zones can already be treated a few weeks before the start of restoration as a supportive measure—usually with sedating grips in the tooth zones and tonifying in the assigned zones (Voll dental chart).
26.1 General Information
26.2 The Dental Chart
26.2.1 Practical Application
Patients with Acute Toothache
Diseases Not Located in the Tooth–Jaw Region
Interference Field Examination
Adjunctive Therapy during Holistic Dental Restoration
Musculoskeletal Key
Fastest Musculoskeletal Insight Engine
