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Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Successful Anticarious Solution with Limits
11 Division of Biomaterials, Clinical and Community Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Advances in Dental Research
|January 23, 2018
Summary
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) effectively arrests tooth decay and prevents future cavities by creating a fluoride reservoir and providing antimicrobial activity. While it can darken treated areas, newer nanoparticle versions may reduce this effect.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Cariology
- Materials Science
Background:
- Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a liquid caries arresting agent.
- It contains silver, fluoride, and ammonia.
- SDF is approved for tooth desensitization and used off-label for caries treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the properties and applications of SDF in dentistry.
- To discuss its efficacy in arresting caries and preventing future decay.
- To address the discoloration issue and emerging nanoparticle alternatives.
Main Methods:
- Review of over 20 clinical studies and systematic reviews on SDF.
- Analysis of SDF's chemical composition and mechanism of action.
- Evaluation of clinical application techniques and outcomes.
Main Results:
- SDF arrests caries progression and prevents new lesions.
- It creates a deep fluoride reservoir, promoting remineralization and fluorapatite formation.
- Silver ions provide antimicrobial effects and inhibit biofilm.
- A significant drawback is the darkening of treated tooth structure.
Conclusions:
- SDF is a highly effective, minimally invasive caries treatment.
- Its ease of application and low cost make it suitable for public health initiatives.
- Nanoparticle SDF may overcome the esthetic limitations of traditional SDF.
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