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Treating cavities without drilling

There used to be only one treatment method for cavities: drilling! The decayed dental tissue would have to be removed and the “hole” in the tooth (the cavity) filled. Even with careful, precise work, there is always a small amount of the healthy dental tissue that gets removed.

Now, we use a more up-to-date treatment: The ICON® method is a gentle cavity treatment without drilling for early-stage tooth decay.

This method has been developed by DMG in Hamburg in collaboration with Charité University Hospital in Berlin and Kiel University. Its efficacy has been confirmed in numerous studies. It is used for small and medium-stage cavities.

The benefits of ICON®:

  • No drilling is required.
  • Healthy dental tissue is protected, increasing the lifespan of your tooth.
  • The method is entirely pain-free.
  • Aesthetic benefits: The start of tooth decay often presents with unattractive white or brown spots on the surface of a tooth. These can be reduced using the ICON® method.
Treating cavities without drilling

How ICON® works:

  • The decayed surface of the tooth is first roughened with a gel and then treated with a special preparation, called the ICON® infiltrant.
  • This penetrates deeply into the pores of the damaged (and partially discoloured) tooth tissue. It fills and seals the microfine holes in the tooth enamel.
  • The cavity is prevented from becoming a hole.

This method is an option if your tooth is only slightly damaged. We would be happy to advise you in our practice whether the ICON® method is suitable for your teeth.