A Review on applications of Silver diamine fluoride in dentistry
Journal Title: International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Various studies in literature worldwide report high prevalence of Early Childhood caries ECC Traditional restorative methods for ECC are not always affordable or possible as it require patient cooperation for desirable outcome Silver diamine fluoride SDF was first promoted in Japan in late 1960s It is painless and simple to use for young children or patients with special needs When SDF is applied on carious lesions the fluoride enhances remineralization and the silver ions act as an antibacterial agent and inhibit the growth of cariogenic biofilms SDF also preserves the dentin collagen from further degradation SDF at 38 has been used mostly in various countries Keywords Dental caries Fluoride Public health tool
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Meena Jain, Vishal Jain, Nidhi Agarwal
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