White Spot Correction with ICON
The procedure does not require drilling, helping to preserve the natural tooth structure. ICON material penetrates the porous areas of the enamel and helps reduce the contrast between the white spot and the surrounding tooth surface.
At Sky Dream Clinic, the ICON procedure is performed by a dental hygienist. Before treatment, the specialist assesses the condition of the teeth and enamel to determine whether ICON is suitable for your individual case.
Why do white spots appear on teeth?
White spots can develop for different reasons. They may be related to mineral loss in the enamel, enamel development, or become more noticeable after orthodontic treatment.
ICON may be suitable for:
- white spots that appear after braces are removed;
- early enamel changes associated with the initial stages of tooth decay;
- white spots caused by fluorosis;
- certain enamel development changes;
- spots associated with hypomineralisation.
Every case is different, which is why the dental hygienist evaluates the cause and depth of the white spots, as well as the condition of the enamel, before treatment.
How does ICON work?
White spots are often associated with changes in the structure of the enamel. For this reason, professional dental cleaning or tooth whitening alone may not always make them less visible.
During the ICON procedure, the enamel surface is carefully prepared and a liquid infiltration material is applied to the white spot. The material penetrates the porous structure of the enamel and helps reduce the visible difference between the spot and the surrounding tooth surface.
As a result, the white spot may become significantly less noticeable and the tooth shade may appear more even.
Book a consultation
If you have white spots on your teeth and would like to find out whether ICON is suitable for you, book a consultation with a dental hygienist at Sky Dream Clinic.
The specialist will assess your teeth, explain how the procedure works and discuss the expected result.
How is the ICON procedure performed?
Assessment of the teeth and enamel
The dental hygienist examines the teeth and assesses the appearance of the white spots and the condition of the enamel.
At this stage, the specialist determines whether ICON is suitable for your individual case. If necessary, a consultation with a dentist may be recommended before treatment.
Preparing the teeth
The surface of the tooth is carefully cleaned.
The tooth is isolated from saliva and the surrounding tissues are protected so that the procedure can be performed accurately and safely.
Preparing the enamel
A special gel is applied to the white spot to prepare the enamel surface for the ICON material.
The tooth is then thoroughly rinsed and dried.
Applying the ICON material
Liquid ICON material is applied to the prepared enamel.
It penetrates the porous structure of the enamel and helps reduce the contrast between the white spot and the surrounding tooth surface.
The material is then hardened using a special light.
Polishing and evaluating the result
At the end of the procedure, the tooth surface is carefully polished and the result is assessed.
The dental hygienist also provides individual recommendations for caring for your teeth after treatment.
Benefits of the ICON procedure
- Gentle treatment without drilling.
- Anaesthesia is not required in most cases.
- Natural tooth structure is preserved.
- White spots may become significantly less noticeable.
- The tooth shade appears more even.
- In many cases, the procedure can be completed in a single visit.
Results vary from patient to patient and depend on the cause and depth of the white spot, as well as the condition of the enamel. In some cases, a significant aesthetic improvement can be achieved, while in others the spot may become less noticeable without disappearing completely.
What our patients say
Positive feedback from patients confirms the high level of trust in our work. We greatly value every opinion, as it helps us continuously improve the quality of our services.
Meet our team
At Sky Dream Clinic, the ICON procedure is performed by a dental hygienist. Before treatment, the specialist assesses the condition of the teeth and enamel, explains each stage of the procedure and discusses the expected result. After the procedure, the dental hygienist also provides individual recommendations for ongoing dental care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually not. The procedure is gentle and does not involve drilling. In most cases, anaesthesia is not required.
In many cases, one visit is sufficient. The length of the procedure depends on the number of teeth being treated and how pronounced the white spots are.
Not always. The result depends on the cause and depth of the white spot, as well as the condition of the enamel. In some cases, the spot may become significantly less noticeable without disappearing completely.
Tooth whitening changes the overall shade of the teeth, while ICON is designed to reduce the appearance of specific white spots and their contrast with the surrounding enamel.
Continue your usual oral care routine: brush your teeth twice a day, clean between your teeth and visit your dental hygienist regularly.
Is ICON right for you?
If you have white spots on your teeth and would like to make them less noticeable, book a consultation with a dental hygienist at Sky Dream Clinic.
We will assess the condition of your teeth and enamel, explain the treatment options and discuss what kind of result can be achieved in your individual case.
