Treatment of early-stage tooth decay and white spots with “Icon” method
“Icon” is a minimally invasive treatment for early-stage tooth decay and white spots on the enamel, which, in certain cases, allows patients to avoid drilling and preserve healthy tooth structure. The procedure can also help reduce the visibility of white, yellow, or brown enamel stains.
“Icon” is a tooth-tissue-preserving procedure designed to treat certain early carious lesions and white spots on the enamel without drilling the tooth.
At the Diadenta clinic, “Icon” is used for the minimally invasive treatment of early caries lesions that have not yet formed a cavity. During the procedure, porous, demineralized tooth tissue is infiltrated with a very fluid composite resin. It penetrates the micropores of the lesion and fills them, thereby helping to halt further progression of the lesion.
One of the most important advantages of this treatment is the ability to treat certain early carious lesions without drilling the tooth or removing healthy tooth structure.
“Icon” can also be used to mask aesthetically noticeable white spots on the enamel. When the resin infiltrates the porous enamel, its optical properties change, making the white spot significantly less noticeable.
The most important prerequisite is to assess the lesion properly and in a timely manner. Therefore, at the Diadenta clinic, we first determine whether “Icon” is the appropriate treatment method for the specific case. It is important to note that this is not an alternative to fillings in all cases of tooth decay.
When can the “Icon” treatment be used?
The procedure may be considered:
- in cases of early caries lesions that have not yet formed a cavity;
- when the lesion is in the enamel or, in appropriately selected cases, extends to the superficial layer of dentin;
- in cases of white demineralization spots in the anterior teeth;
- when white spots appear after orthodontic treatment with braces;
- when the goal is to treat early-stage decay while preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible;
- in cases of fluorosis (with white and brown spots);
- in cases of MIH (molar-incisor hypomineralization).
Whether “Icon” is suitable for a specific lesion is determined by the dentist after assessing its origin, location, depth, and the condition of the tooth surface. If necessary, X-rays, a transillumination test and photographs are used.
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Frequently asked questions
For resin infiltration of a suitably selected early lesion that has not yet formed a cavity, drilling is usually not needed. If a cavity has already formed or the lesion is too deep, a filling may be required.
The procedure can significantly reduce the visibility of certain white enamel spots, but their complete disappearance cannot be guaranteed. The result depends on the origin and depth of the spot and the structure of the enamel.
Only in certain cases of early tooth decay. If the tooth tissues have already broken down and a cavity has formed, or the lesion is deeper, a filling or other treatment is usually needed.
Yes, resin infiltration can be used for certain white demineralisation spots that appear after orthodontic treatment. First, the dentist must assess the nature of the spots and choose the right treatment method.
Treatment is often completed in a single visit. However, the scope and result of the procedure depend on the specific lesion, so your individual situation must be assessed by the dentist.
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