RESIN INFILTRATION WITH ICON AS A TREATMENT FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ENAMEL DEFECTS: MOLAR–INCISOR HYPOMINERALIZATION AND DENTAL FLUOROSIS
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https://doi.org/10.31435/ijitss.3(51).2026.6358Keywords:
MIH, Dental Fluorosis, Resin Infiltration, Icon, Developmental Enamel DefectsAbstract
Molar–incisor hypomineralization (MIH) and dental fluorosis are developmental enamel defects that compromise dental aesthetics and negatively affect patients' quality of life. Resin infiltration using the Icon system has emerged as a minimally invasive treatment option for these conditions. This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Icon resin infiltration in the management of MIH and dental fluorosis based on the available scientific literature. A literature review was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases to identify studies investigating the use of resin infiltration for the treatment of MIH and dental fluorosis. The available evidence indicates that Icon resin infiltration effectively improves dental aesthetics, reduces the visibility of enamel opacities, and decreases hypersensitivity in patients with MIH. In the management of dental fluorosis, resin infiltration has demonstrated greater efficacy than microabrasion or bleaching alone, while the most favorable aesthetic outcomes have been achieved when resin infiltration is combined with tooth bleaching. Icon resin infiltration is a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment for MIH and dental fluorosis, particularly in cases presenting with mild to moderate enamel defects. Nevertheless, further well-designed clinical studies with long-term follow-up are required to confirm the durability and long-term effectiveness of this treatment approach.
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