It is radiographically identified 2/3 through the enamel but not touching the DEJ yet. Patient presents with a small interproximal lesion (Class II) located on mesial tooth #19, a permanent first molar.
Icon is an easy-to-use non-surgical technique to treat incipient smooth surface caries on permanent teeth by placing an infiltrating resin that strenthens, stabilizes, and limits lesion progression. Filling without drilling is now a possibility using Icon. It is a long-standing philosophy of mine to treat caries lesions, whenever possible, with non-surgical intervention.
