Icon Proximal
Caries often start in the interdental spaces between teeth because they are difficult for toothbrushes to reach. Once caries reach a certain stage, drilling is needed, and healthy tooth structure is destroyed in the process.
If interproximal caries are detected early, Icon Proximal enables treatment without drilling and without the unnecessary loss of healthy tooth structure. Thanks to microinvasive infiltration with a highly fluid plastic, caries can be stopped gently before invasive treatment becomes necessary.
Infiltration treatment with Icon: the innovative solution from DMG
Innovative infiltration
Icon Proximal in use
Treatment of a partially cavitated proximal enamel lesion with a combination of infiltration and restoration
The infiltration method effectively stops incipient enamel lesions. If the lesions are partially cavitated, though, there is still a rough surface present after infiltration. The infiltrant does not contain any filler particles, making it impossible to restore the cavity and obtain a smooth proximal area. In these cases, a restoration procedure with a flowable composite could lead to a better result.
Dr Erik-Jan Muts, Apeldoorn (Netherlands)
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The use of elastic separators prior to proximal infiltration of primary enamel lesions
The infiltration concept (Icon) is a very effective treatment to prevent further progression of enamel hypomineralisation in small, non-cavitated primary carious lesions. The use of elastic orthodontic separators can simplify the treatment process by providing better visual control and access to the proximal areas.
Dr Erik-Jan Muts, Apeldoorn (Netherlands)
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Icon Proximal – user report, PDF (1.8 MB)
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Icon Proximal
A way of stopping caries at an early stage without drilling
Easy treatment, even where access is difficult
Preservation of healthy tooth structure
Icon Proximal in detail
Interdental spaces are particularly at risk of caries, but, at the same time, they are difficult to reach during treatment. Drilling destroys a great deal of healthy tooth structure. Icon Proximal offers a revolutionary solution. Infiltration with a highly liquid plastic – the infiltrant – can stop incipient caries at an early stage. Microinvasive, without drilling.
Intro Kit: Icon Proximal
2 Treatment units, each including:
1 Syringe @ 0.30 ml Icon-Etch
1 Syringe @ 0.45 ml Icon-Dry
1 Syringe @ 0.45 ml Icon-Infiltrant
6 Proximal Tips
1 Luer-Lock Tip
4 Dental wedges
Item # 220400
Package: Icon Proximal
7 Treatment units, each including:
1 Syringe @ 0.30 ml Icon-Etch
1 Syringe @ 0.45 ml Icon-Dry
1 Syringe @ 0.45 ml Icon-Infiltrant
6 Proximal Tips
1 Luer-Lock Tip
4 Dental wedges
Item # 220401
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