white spot Removal with ICON RESIN INFILTRATION

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Resin Infiltration of White-Spot Lesions - What is ICON?

Resin infiltration is a minimally invasive restorative treatment for post-ortho white-spot lesions (WSLs) and certain congenital hypocalcified enamel lesions. White spots are associated with subsurface enamel porosities caused by an imbalance between demineralization + remineralization of the enamel, resulting from poor hygiene associated with plaque, bacteria, and acids. The lesions look white because there is a scattering of light at the subsurface of the demineralized enamel. 

Icon’s most outstanding benefits include:  

• Minimally invasive: no drilling or anesthesia
• Restores tooth back to its natural shade with no unnecessary loss of healthy tooth structure.
• Icon is suitable for children. In fact, it is an appropriate treatment for most individuals who have white spots on their teeth due to fluorosis, orthodontia, and other factors. 
• Icon is less expensive than alternative treatments, including porcelain veneers. 
• The results of the treatment may last for a few years before you need to come in for a touchup. Untreated white spots usually look worse after traditional teeth whitening treatments. 
• Icon allows patients to take full advantage of whitening treatments.

•  Unlike whitening products, Icon resin infiltration is considered to be a long-term treatment solution. Research shows its stability for at least 2 years. That being said, we have many patients who have experienced stable results for 6+ years.
• This is a treatment we offer to help fade the appearance of WSLs (white spot lesions) and hypo spots (hypomineralized spots). We cannot guarantee that the spot will disappear completely, but in most cases, it provides a significant cosmetic improvement. The worst-case scenario is that there's no change in appearance, but at least nothing irreversible or invasive has been done to the tooth.

Are you ready to learn if Icon could improve your smile’s appearance? 

Contact us to ask about this innovative cosmetic treatment today.