Silver diamine fluoride – ‘The silver bullet’ in pediatric dentistry: An overview of past, present and prospects

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Author Details : Dimple Padawe, Vijaya Jagtap*, Vilas Takate, Kishor Dighe, Gauri Rathi, Ajinkya Wankhade

Volume : 11, Issue : 4, Year : 2023

Article Page : 146-153

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.idjsr.2023.032

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Abstract

Various fluoride-containing topical agents like sodium fluoride, acidulated phosphate fluoride, Silver fluoride, and Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) have also been developed to prevent and intercept dental caries, particularly in children. SDF in 38% concentration for preventing and arresting dental caries in children. SDF is applied exclusively to carious lesions, both cavitated and non-cavitated, forming a protective layer on demineralized enamel and dentin. This layer enhances resistance to acid dissolution and enzymatic digestion of collagen, promoting mineralization and the formation of hydroxyapatite and fluorapatite SDF is a versatile treatment option for caries management, offering benefits in various clinical scenarios, including difficult access cases, high caries risk patients, and prevention of pit and fissure caries. The present article discusses the utility of SDF in dentistry, with an emphasis on pediatric dentistry
 

Keywords: Pedodontics, Dental caries, Minimal invasive dentistry, Fluorides.

How to cite : Padawe D, Jagtap V, Takate V, Dighe K, Rathi G, Wankhade A, Silver diamine fluoride – ‘The silver bullet’ in pediatric dentistry: An overview of past, present and prospects. Int Dent J Stud Res 2023;11(4):146-153

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