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Silver Diamine Fluoride in Preventing Caries: A Review of Current Trends
Padmapriya Surendranath1, Srinath Krishnappa1, Sahana Srinath2
1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Aim And Objective:
To evaluate whether silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is effective in the management of dental caries.
Background:
Dental caries is most common chronic disease and conventional treatment method could not tackle the problem completely. The use of silver compounds in dentistry is over a 100 years. Silver diamine fluoride has become a newer trend in handling the caries especially in young and apprehensive children. It is a noninvasive method of arresting caries which is painless, safe, and cost effective. This article describes the trends in silver diamine fluoride in arresting caries. The combined effects of remineralizing and antibacterial property make SDF an effective cariostatic agent.
Review Results:
Articles were searched in electronic data bases for literature. In vivo studies, in vitro studies, systematic reviews and case reports were included.
Conclusion:
Silver diamine fluoride is effective in the management of caries in primary dentition. There is a little effect of silver diamine fluoride in permanent molars.
Clinical Importance:
In the current scenario of raising importance of minimal invasive dentistry and preventive dentistry, silver diamine fluoride is an efficient tool in the management of caries.
How To Cite This Article:
Surendranath P, Krishnappa S, Srinath S. Silver Diamine Fluoride in Preventing Caries: A Review of Current Trends. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(S-2):S247-S251.
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