Must Check Before Treating White Spots / Icon Resin Features, Process, and Precautions / Gangnam Leen Dental Clinic

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White spots or stains on teeth

affect many people more than you might think.

In particular, white spots on the front teeth

are very noticeable esthetically,

so they often cause discomfort.

In the past, it was common to remove tooth structure

or cover the tooth for treatment,

but these days, the tooth-preserving treatment

called 'Icon Resin' is showing great results.

In this post, we will systematically look at the key information,

including the principles and features of Icon Resin,

the treatment process, and precautions!

Causes of white spots / white spot lesions

White spot lesions are not simply discoloration;

they are a structural change caused by demineralization

of the enamel on the tooth surface.

✅ Enamel demineralization (main cause)

As the minerals on the tooth surface are lost,

micro-voids (tiny holes) form inside,

and this space appears as white, opaque spots.

✅ Poor care after orthodontic treatment

The area around orthodontic appliances tends to trap food,

and hygiene is difficult to maintain,

so demineralization occurs easily.

✅ Early-stage cavities

Even before decay progresses,

the enamel can weaken and appear white.

✅ Excessive fluoride exposure

If too much fluoride is consumed at a young age,

stains may develop during tooth formation.

✅ Abnormal tooth formation

This refers to cases where the enamel is not formed evenly

due to genetic factors or developmental issues.

What is Icon Resin?

: Treatment principle

Icon Resin is a low-viscosity resin made in Germany

for infiltration treatment.

Because its intended use differs,

it is distinguished from general resin in treatment cases.

General resin	Category	Icon Resin
Various	Viscosity	Low-viscosity (thin)
Restoration	Purpose	Infiltration
Cavity treatment, chipped teeth, worn or abraded teeth, etc.	Treatment examples	Removal of white spot lesions

🖐Question🖐

Why is Icon Resin

used for white spot lesions?

Because it can improve the tooth’s shade and structure

by allowing the thin, low-viscosity Icon Resin to infiltrate

micro-voids inside the enamel

without removing tooth structure or covering the surface.

Features of Icon Resin

Icon Resin helps improve the problem

while preserving as much tooth structure as possible,

and it also has the following features.

✅ Non-invasive treatment

Because the tooth is not removed,

there is less pain and burden,

and the natural tooth can be preserved.

✅ Natural color restoration

By improving the internal tooth structure,

it maintains a natural appearance

without looking artificial.

✅ Same-day treatment

In most cases, treatment is completed in one same-day visit,

and excluding consultation time,

the procedure can take about 15 to 30 minutes per tooth,

so it is less burdensome to visit.

🖐Question🖐

Is it possible in all cases?

It is not possible in all cases.

In cases of deep cavities or severe pigmentation,

the effect is limited,

and even with the same white spot lesion,

after examining the cause and severity,

it will be determined whether Icon Resin is appropriate

before proceeding with treatment.

Icon Resin treatment process

To identify the condition and cause of white spots on the front teeth,

Gangnam Leen Dental Clinic

uses a Qray camera.

① Examination using the Qray camera

To understand the condition more precisely and accurately,

we use a Qray camera instead of visual inspection

to measure the extent and depth of the stain,

then identify the cause, make a diagnosis,

and create a treatment plan.

② Cleaning the tooth surface

The surface that needs treatment is

cleaned thoroughly

so that the resin can penetrate well.

③ Applying Icon Resin

Icon Resin is applied to the surface

multiple times.

④ Light curing

The infiltrated Icon Resin is

cured so that it can firmly settle inside.

🖐Question🖐

Precautions after Icon Resin treatment

How should I eat?

It is recommended to eat at least 2 hours after treatment,

and on the day of treatment,

it is better to avoid stain-causing foods

such as coffee, wine, and curry

so that the Icon Resin can settle well.

After that, you can continue

with regular oral hygiene care,

including brushing your teeth.

Recommended for these people!

If you have esthetic concerns because of white spot lesions

but feel burdened by treatments that shave down teeth,

or if you want improvement while preserving natural teeth

during the early cavity stage,

this is recommended for you.

✔️ If you are concerned about white stains from white spot lesions

✔️ If tooth reduction feels burdensome

✔️ If you want a quick esthetic improvement

Checklist before Icon Resin treatment🔖

Because Icon Resin is not possible in all cases,

it is essential to undergo an examination

to determine whether it is appropriate,

and it is important to choose a medical team

with extensive experience in this area.

No. 1 in domestic Icon Resin usage in 2025

Gangnam Leen Dental Clinic

Gangnam Leen Dental Clinic’s Icon Resin clinical work

was directly visited by Maren Kim of DMG, the German manufacturer

of Icon Resin for white spot lesion treatment,

and its usage experience and expertise were recognized.

🔖 Accurate diagnosis

Through a detailed examination,

determine and diagnose whether it is an appropriate case

for Icon Resin use

🔖 Extensive clinical experience

Based on a wide range of Icon Resin clinical experience,

treatment is provided by a medical team with extensive experience

Icon Resin is a treatment that can

preserve teeth while also

improving esthetics at the same time.

Through a consultation before treatment,

please check whether it is an appropriate method for your condition

before proceeding,

and I hope this post was helpful.

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