Resin infiltration treatment of hypomineralized enamel: case report

Hypomineralized enamel defects can significantly impact patients' appearance.Treatment options range from cautious to invasive, depending on severity.In dental aesthetics, resin infiltration is increasingly used to treat these defects, a minimally invasive treatment that can be completed in one visit, saving time, pain, and discomfort.A 30-year-old male patient expressed dissatisfaction with his smile and discomfort with invasive treatment.Clinical examination revealed opaque white spots on the incisal level, possibly due to trauma to his primary teeth.A hypomineralization of traumatic origin was diagnosed.Treatment with Icon® resin material was chosen.Teeth were isolated, treated with 15% hydrochloric acid gel, rinsed, dried, and applied with Icon®-Dry.For deeper lesions, etching was repeated.The resin was injected into the tooth surface, allowed to settle, and light-cured before finishing and polishing.The superficial infiltration approach offers a minimally invasive treatment option, but has limitations, particularly for deep or yellow lesions requiring micro-abrasion or surface sanding.