Early interproximal caries can be detected by X-ray or other diagnostic tools. The dentist first uses a special tool to slightly widen the space between the teeth. Then, with an ultra-thin applicator, a gel is applied first, followed by Icon, directly onto the affected tooth surface. Icon fills the surface irregularities caused by caries. The procedure involves no discomfort or pain. The entire treatment takes only 15 minutes – without anesthesia or drilling.
Early caries on the smooth tooth surface is usually easy to spot since it is visible. It often appears as a dull white spot, which can spoil the appearance of the tooth. Such white spots may also appear after orthodontic treatment. With Icon, these white spots can be treated and removed quickly and easily. After the appropriate preparation, the dentist applies a gel, then Icon itself, to the affected surface. The white spots disappear, leaving the treated area with the natural look of healthy enamel. When using Icon to remove white spots, there is no need for anesthesia, no drilling, and unlike other procedures, you only need a single visit to the dentist.
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The answer to early proximal caries and white spots. One innovative solution – two therapeutic applications. Icon, the world’s first infiltration product against caries, enables early, drill-free treatment of caries, offering dentists and patients new, tooth-friendly options. Icon allows early arrest of interproximal lesions using Icon Proximal. Treatment of smooth surfaces with Icon aesthetically masks white spots – blending them seamlessly into the natural color of the surrounding healthy enamel. Even minimally invasive therapies often sacrifice healthy tooth substance when treating early caries. Icon offers a revolutionary alternative: the enamel surface is prepared with a specially developed HCl gel, the pore system is then filled, stabilized, and sealed with a light-curing resin. This blocks the invasion of cariogenic acids. Thus, the progression of early caries can be stopped at an early stage, the aesthetics are improved, and healthy tooth substance is preserved – without drilling, in a single visit. Special treatment kits are available for proximal and smooth surface applications. Caries infiltration with Icon has been extensively researched and is as well-established as only a few other dental products. Long-term effectiveness has already been proven, with results lasting up to 5 years.
