ICON Infiltration
ICON Infiltration
What is ICON Infiltration?
ICON/Resin infiltration is a non-invasive restorative treatment for treatment of mild discolouration on teeth.
As a non-invasive treatment, ICON infiltration is gentle on your tooth structure and does not require removal or drilling away of healthy tooth structure, unlike a traditional filling.
ICON infiltration is typically effective at treating mild to moderate white patches on your teeth. This type of discolouration is known as white-spot lesions. There are multiple causes of white-spot lesions, and your dentist will be able to help you decide if ICON infiltration will be an effective option in managing the discolouration in your unique situation.
What does ICON infiltration involve?
- Initial consultation: Our dentists will first hold a consultation with you and perform a thorough examination of your oral condition. This consultation is important to find out the extent of tooth discolouration and determine your personal needs and preferences. After this, our dentist will provide you with appropriate options to address your concerns and help you determine if ICON infiltration is suitable.
- Treatment:
- ICON infiltration is a straightforward and non-invasive procedure. It requires a single appointment that takes about 45-60 minutes. No injection or numbing is required as the process is completely pain-free without drilling or removal of healthy tooth structure.
- Your teeth will be cleaned to remove surface debris. The cleaned surface will then be treated. ICON will be applied to the affected teeth as required. A final polishing will then be performed.
What are the benefits of ICON infiltration?
- Pain-free and requiring no drilling of teeth
- Safe and suitable for both kids and adults
- Well-documented evidence of effectiveness worldwide
- Longer lasting results compared to bleaching
- A more cost effective option compared to traditional restorations such as veneers/bonding
Is ICON infiltration the right procedure for me?
- ICON infiltration manages discolouration of teeth, but only in specific situations. ICON infiltration may be the right choice for you if you have one of the following:
- Opaque white spots on the smooth surface of your teeth
- White lines or squares after the completion of braces
- White lines along the gum line