Minimally invasive resin infiltration with DMG Icon for white spot lesions: A case report

Minimally invasive resin infiltration with DMG Icon for white spot lesions Deformity

Abstract

White spot lesions (WSLs) which are frequent occurrences in dental orthopaedics and pediatric dental patients, often result from demineralisation of enamel due to poor oral hygiene and excessive sugar consumption. Patients with early-stage dental caries usually present with WSLs, which occur as a result of the deionisation of the outer covering of the teeth. The management of these early-stage carious lesions can be challenging, as the traditional approach involves invasive restorative procedures. Over the years, many treatment methods have been proposed, but none of them have shown good clinical results. However, the application of the DMG Icon, a minimally invasive treatment, resulted in the reversal and arrest of the progression of WSLs. This case report presents an 18-year-old female patient with the chief complaint of visible white spots on the upper anterior teeth for two months. Based on the clinical examination and history, the patient was diagnosed with WSLs on bilateral labial surfaces of the maxillary incisors and canines. The treatment plan involved using DMG Icon resin infiltration to prevent the WSLs and improve the structure of the anterior teeth. This case report presents a successful application of the DMG Icon in the treatment of WSLs in a young patient with WSLs on the anterior teeth. The report highlights the potential of DMG Icon as an effective alternative to conventional restorative methods.