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Efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride on Streptococcus mutans Count Present in Saliva
Sarbojit Chakraborty1, Nidhi Gupta1, Natasha Gambhir1
1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Santosh Dental College and Hospitals, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Aim And Objective:
Evaluate the efficacy and longevity of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to inhibit the dental caries initiator bacteria; Streptococcus mutans count in saliva.
Study Design:
Twenty children having class I and II dental caries with no prior restorations were included in the study. Unstipulated saliva samples were collected before and immediately after application of SDF, 1, 3, and 6 months after application, and intergroup comparison was done.
Materials And Methods:
Silver diamine fluoride was applied on the cavitated surfaces with microbrush tip under isolation, then wait for 4 minutes and washed away all surfaces with water spray. Saliva was collected in a sterile saliva collection tube and sent for microbiological culture assessment. CFU/mL of S. mutans count was done with the Digital colony counter. For statistical analysis, paired T-test was performed.
Results:
Silver diamine fluoride showed a significant drop in CFU/mL of S. mutans count at 1 month then 3 and 6 months accordingly.
Conclusion:
Silver diamine fluoride can be used to prevent and arrest dental caries and the best result can be achieved by quarterly application.
How To Cite This Article:
Chakraborty S, Gupta N, Gambhir N, et al. Efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride on Streptococcus mutans Count Present in Saliva. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021;14(5):700-704.
