Revolutionizing adult oral care: Silver diamine fluoride's minimally invasive role
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Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries
Published on: March 31, 2021
Dayana Gutierrez1, Arias Marjorie2, Pedraza Kelly3
1Department of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Magdalena, Santa Marta, Colombia, South America.
Abstract:
Dental caries remains one of the most common chronic diseases in adults worldwide, particularly among the elderly and medically compromised. Conventional restorative treatments are often inaccessible or contraindicated in these populations due to physical, cognitive, or financial limitations. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has emerged as a powerful tool as the dental field embraces minimally invasive options.
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