Read the fascinating, in-depth article on ICON Resin Infiltration, written by Dr. Kiran Shankla, BDS, MSc, MFDS, RCS
While the exact cause of dental hypoplasia is not fully understood, it’s possible that it may result from disruptions in tooth development around birth or during the early years of life, including severe childhood illnesses, high fevers, or a traumatic birth experience.
In this well-documented featured article in the May issue of Dentistry Today Magazine, Dr. Shankla demonstrates the effectiveness of Icon Resin Infiltration, detailing two case reports: a 10YO female and 14YO male.
The 10 year old female, as with many children in her situation, was a victim of bullying due to the appearance of her teeth:
“Her mother explained the patient had discolorations of her upper incisors since eruption. She had been victimized at school and suffered from weekly bullying for having “dirty teeth” and for “not brushing her teeth.” This led to the patient becoming very upset and not wanting to go to school. The mother had discussed treatment options with her own dentist, who said the patient would need to wait until she was 18 years of age for veneers; there were no other options available.”
Click here to read the article and see how Icon transforms smiles AND lives!