Caries Treatment Without Drilling in Hanau: Caries Infiltration with Icon®
Gentle Dentistry: Stopping Early-Stage Decay and Preserving Healthy Tooth Structure
A dental appointment without the sound of a drill? What once seemed unimaginable is now part of our daily routine at our modern dental practice in Hanau. Thanks to innovative procedures, we no longer have to automatically reach for the drill when treating early-stage tooth decay to remove diseased tooth structure and fill a cavity.
With modern caries infiltration (the Icon® method)—developed in collaboration with the renowned Charité in Berlin and the University of Kiel—we offer you a groundbreaking, gentle alternative.
The advantages of the Icon® method at a glance:
Minimally invasive:
The treatment is performed entirely without drilling and without the loss of healthy tooth structure.
Aesthetic correction:
Long-term tooth preservation:
How does Icon® caries infiltration work?
1. Preparation:
The affected tooth surface is gently prepared to accept the material.
2. Infiltration:
A special, low-viscosity resin (infiltrant) is applied. This material penetrates deep into the micro-pores of the damaged enamel.
3. Sealing:
The material cures under a special light. It permanently seals the pores, effectively stops the progression of tooth decay, and stabilizes the tooth from the inside out.
Who is caries infiltration suitable for?
Patients with dental anxiety:
Since the dreaded drill is not used at all and we make the treatment virtually pain-free with gentle anesthesia, the appointment is stress- and anxiety-free.
Children & young patients:
This method is ideal for a patient’s first experience with cavity treatment, as it builds trust by avoiding drilling and preserves valuable, youthful enamel.
Patients with fixed braces:
After braces are removed, unsightly, chalky white spots often appear on the front surfaces of the teeth. Icon® not only stops the risk of cavities but also restores the tooth’s natural appearance.
Cavities in the spaces between teeth (approximal areas):
The narrow spaces between teeth are difficult to reach with a toothbrush and are particularly vulnerable. With Icon®, we can stop these hidden cavities early on without drilling away the healthy chewing surface of the tooth.
Through regular checkups and modern, precise diagnostic tools (such as digital X-rays) at our dental practice in Hanau, we can detect these early stages in a timely manner. This allows us to make the most of this window of opportunity to protect your teeth gently, aesthetically, and completely without drilling.
Your Appointment for Gentle Dentistry in Hanau
Would you like to learn more about virtually pain-free caries infiltration, or are you bothered by unsightly white spots on your teeth? Let us perform a gentle examination to determine whether the Icon® method is the best option for you. Schedule your consultation with your dentist in Hanau now:
Frequently Asked Questions About Icon® Caries Infiltration
No. Since no drill is used during caries infiltration, you don’t have to worry about the typical drilling noise or pain. To make the treatment as comfortable and relaxing as possible for you, we typically perform the procedure at our practice in Hanau under gentle local anesthesia.
With a traditional filling, the dentist must drill away affected—and often healthy—tooth structure to make room for the filling material. With the Icon® method, 100% of the healthy tooth structure is preserved. The decay is not “cut out,” but rather infiltrated with the liquid resin, which stops the decay and seals the tooth from the inside out.
Private health insurance plans and supplemental dental insurance plans generally cover the cost of Icon® therapy. With statutory health insurance plans, this is currently usually considered a private out-of-pocket expense. Before treatment at our Hanau practice, we’ll provide you with transparent advice on the exact costs, which are often significantly lower than those of a subsequent inlay or dental prosthesis.
Studies and many years of clinical experience show that the caries-stopping effect achieved through infiltration is very long-lasting and stable. With good oral hygiene and regular professional dental cleanings at your dentist’s office in Hanau, the protection lasts for many years.