What Is ICON Resin at Dangsan Station Dental Clinic? : White Spots After Tooth Demineralization and Orthodontic Treatment

It is known that it takes only 3 seconds for someone to form an impression of a person.

Because my image is decided in this brief moment, people often decide to undergo a procedure before stepping into an important occasion.

Not only skin but also teeth are involved in aesthetics, so interest in one-day whitening and laminate veneers is steadily increasing.

Since it is connected to health, before any aesthetic treatment, it is important to check whether it is the right improvement method for me.

Today, at Dangsan Station Dental Clinic, we would like to share information about [ICONE RESIN], a method for improving white spots that can occur after early cavities and orthodontic treatment.

As in the example photos prepared by Dangsan Station Dental Clinic,

the main cause of white spots is [demineralization].

In simple terms, this means early cavities have formed,

and the bacteria proliferating in plaque

a release acidic substances,

causing the tooth surface to corrode and form a microscopic porous structure.

As minerals and mineral components escape through the porous structure, the tooth becomes weaker.

In addition, air enters the area, making it appear white to the eye, which creates white spots.

White spots often form after orthodontic treatment because food debris or plaque stuck between appliances is not removed well.

So after treatment is completed, the white spots that appear on the tooth surface can become a concern.

In such cases, ICON makes use of the microscopic porous structure.

Normally, when a material is used for restoration, a cavity is formed,

but without removing tooth structure, it uses the small, fine structures created by demineralization.

Let’s look at the materials prepared by Dangsan Station Dental Clinic to see how it is used.

First, the green medication is applied evenly.

The medication applied broadly to the surface is an acid etchant.

It removes deposits in the porous structure and helps widen the tooth surface to make bonding easier.

After application, wait about 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.

After rinsing, use air

to dry away the moisture sufficiently.

Then use the ICON dry solution

to dry the tooth surface.

Because it is composed of alcohol, it can efficiently remove moisture.

Apply the medication and confirm that the white spots disappear completely, as in the example photo from Dangsan Station Dental Clinic.

If the white spots do not disappear after one application, the process can be repeated 2 to 5 times.

After applying the dry solution, once the white spots disappear,

the bonding preparation is complete.

When resin is applied in an environment with proper conditions,

the material fills the tiny spaces.

After applying it evenly, wait about 3 minutes for it to penetrate, then remove any excess resin protruding outside the space and tidy the surface.

After that, light is used to harden the ICON firmly. Although it may seem complicated,

the treatment is usually completed in about 15 to 20 minutes.

Unlike placing prosthetics such as laminate veneers, another advantage is that treatment can be done on the same day.

In addition, if you choose a prosthetic approach,

it is highly likely that tooth reduction will need to be considered,

but the ICON resin introduced today at Dangsan Station Dental Clinic uses the microscopic spaces on the tooth surface created by demineralization,

so tooth reduction is not necessary.

Because it is a non-invasive method, it is regarded as excellent from a conservative treatment perspective.

General resin restoration can also be done on the same day, but time is needed to smooth and polish the surface,

and if restoration is performed near the gumline,

a cord must be inserted,

so it takes somewhat longer.

On the other hand, ICON resin uses a porous structure, so such polishing or gingival displacement procedures are not necessary.

In cases of white spots caused by inadequate brushing during orthodontic treatment, as explained earlier by Dangsan Station Dental Clinic, demineralization is highly likely to be the cause.

In other words, since this is a state in which early cavities have progressed, if care is neglected unlike with healthy tooth surfaces, there is a high risk that decay will deepen further.

By performing ICON resin in such cases and filling the microscopic spaces that have formed on the surface,

it greatly helps block caries that may progress after demineralization.

White spots that appear on the front teeth after orthodontic treatment are not only an aesthetic issue but may also develop into deep cavities.

Today, we shared information about a solution that can be applied in such cases.

I hope this was helpful, and I will end the post here.

This has been Kim Min-young, a specialist in conservative dentistry at Dangsan Station Dental Clinic. Thank you.