Dental Aesthetic Treatments for Smile Enhancement
What is Icon Treatment?
Concerned about unsightly white or brown spots on your teeth? Neo Smiles provides ICON Infiltration Therapy, a dental restorative treatment that involves a minimally invasive and comfortable approach to treating intrinsic (internal) stains, markedly enhancing the aesthetics without causing any damage.
Such stains or discolourations can appear as spots or bands on the smooth surface of the tooth, and these lesions may develop due to several factors, including the following:
*Fluorosis – This dental condition arises due to an overexposure of fluoride in the early years of life.
*Dental caries – Arrested caries are certain areas of tooth decay that have stopped progressing, ending up as a brown spot on the teeth.
*Post-braces treatment – Braces may leave behind some discolouration, which usually occurs as a result of poor dental hygiene and tooth decay.
*Developmental defects of enamel (DDE) – During the process of odontogenesis (tooth development), enamel defects can be caused by a variety of factors, including trauma and infection, significantly affecting oral health and the appearance of teeth.
ICON spot whitening treatment works by employing an infiltration process that blends the white spots with the rest of the tooth’s surface.
Benefits of ICON Treatment
- No drilling or injections are involved (minimally invasive), and is generally comfortable.
- Suitable for many individuals, including children.
- Results may last for a few years (less frequent touch-ups needed).
- Preserves as much as healthy dental structure as possible.
- No downtime is needed for recuperation; you can resume your daily routine right after the treatment!
- The treatment is typically completed within one session.
Treatment Process:
- Cleaning and Preparation – Your teeth will initially be cleaned in a sterile environment and then prepared with an etching gel, which will open your dental pores allowing it to infiltrate the teeth.
- Resin Application – The ICON tooth-coloured liquid resin will then be applied directly to the tooth’s surface so that it can mask any white spots.
- Light-Curing – The resin is then dried with a dental curing light, enabling it to be absorbed quickly by areas that have white spots or where the enamel has weakened.
- Polishing – The final step involves polishing the ICON infiltrate that fills the discoloured spots to provide a more even effect.
The outcome? A beautiful and stronger set of teeth that is less sensitive with a more uniform colour.
For more information about this treatment or to book your ICON treatment consultation, feel free to contact our team at Neo Smiles today!
What is Bioclear?
Bioclear dental treatment involves a modern and innovative approach to restoring and enhancing the appearance of teeth, particularly in cases of cosmetic imperfections such as gaps and other minor dental issues. Unlike traditional methods like dental bonding or porcelain veneers, Bioclear utilises a unique and minimally invasive technique that can produce outstanding aesthetic results.
Treatment Process:
- Biofilm removal – Microorganisms live on the surface of teeth, and biofilm removal will help provide a clean surface for resin adhesions.
- Preparation – Composite preparations will be started to maximise enamel involvement.
- Matrix placement – Clear, anatomically shaped matrices are selected and placed along the teeth, serving as a mould for the composite material.
- Etching application – An etching material is applied to open pores, enabling proper adhesion.
- Injection Moulding – Infinity margin restorations are produced by injecting heated composite material into the matrices.
- Polishing – Once the matrices are removed and shaping has been carried out, polishing will be done to provide a stunning outcome.
One of the key advantages of Bioclear is its ability to address a wide range of dental concerns, such as diastema (gaps between teeth), tooth wear, misshapen or discoloured teeth, and even cases of black triangle teeth – the small, unattractive spaces that can develop between teeth due to gum recession. This treatment involves the use of a specialised composite resin material that is meticulously moulded around the teeth, filling gaps and reshaping them to create a more harmonious and aesthetically pleasing smile. The composite resin is carefully selected to match the natural colour of the patient’s teeth, ensuring a seamless blend and a beautiful, natural-looking result.
Additionally, Bioclear is less invasive than some other dental treatments, preserving more of the patient’s natural tooth structure. It is also known for its durability and longevity, providing patients with a long-lasting solution for cosmetic dental concerns.. Overall, Bioclear dental treatment has gained immense popularity for its ability to transform smiles and boost self-confidence. As a minimally invasive and cost-effective procedure, it is a highly effective alternative to traditional cosmetic dentistry options.
Neo Smiles Dental Studios is one of the early adopter clinics in Singapore to offer this innovative aesthetic treatment, and Bioclear has become one of our most popular post-brace treatments.
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See our dedicated teeth whitening page for in-clinic and take-home options.
