Icon Dental Treatment

Icon dental treatment is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat early tooth decay (white spots) and other enamel defects. This treatment involves the use of a special resin that infiltrates and seals the affected areas, restoring the natural appearance of your teeth without the need for drilling or anesthesia

Benefits of Icon Dental Treatment:

1. Minimally Invasive: No drilling or removal of healthy tooth structure.
2. Painless: The procedure does not require anesthesia.
3. Quick and Convenient: Typically completed in a single visit.
4. Aesthetic Improvement: Effectively reduces the appearance of white spots and other enamel defects, blending them with the natural tooth color.
5. Long-Lasting Results: Provides a durable solution that can last for several years.

Potential Outcomes:

• Improved Appearance: Your teeth will look more uniform and natural, enhancing your smile.
• Preservation of Tooth Structure: By avoiding drilling, the healthy parts of your teeth are preserved.
• Immediate Results: You will see an improvement in the appearance of your teeth immediately after the procedure.
• Durability: The results of Icon treatment are long-lasting, with many patients experiencing stable outcomes for several years.

Procedure Overview:

1. Cleaning: The teeth are cleaned with plain pumice.
2. Etching: The affected areas are microscopically roughened using a solution isolated to the area to remove the outer remineralized layer of enamel.
3. Drying: A drying agent is applied to prepare the teeth for the resin.
4. Infiltration: The Icon resin is applied and allowed to infiltrate the enamel.
5. Curing: The resin is light-cured to harden it.
6. Polishing: The treated areas are polished to achieve a smooth finish.

Post-Op Care:

For at least 24 hours after treatment, refrain from any dark colored foods or beverages that may stain teeth. For example, do not eat or drink mustard, soy sauce, grape juice or dark colored juices, dark colored sodas, coffee or tea, or anything with artificial coloring.

• Care for irritated gums – soft brushing, warm salt water rinse, eat soft foods. Irritation will resolve within a few days.
• Please remember to brush in the morning and at night with extra focus on the gum line and floss daily to ensure clean and healthy gums.
• Future considerations – at home whitening products, such as white strips, could potentially cause white spots to reappear. We have found this to be temporary and self-correcting within 24-48 hours.
• Icon is a non-invasive procedure that can be repeated, as needed, to maintain optimal esthetics and enamel protection.