A review on application of silver diamine fluoride in dentistry Jain Meena1,*, Jain Vishal2, Agarwal Nidhi3 1Reader, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana 2Postgraduate Student, Dept. of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India 3Professor & HOD, Dept. of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India *Corresponding Author: Email: drmeenabansal@gmail.com
Online published on 24 September, 2018. 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 1960’s. 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. Top Keywords Dental caries, Fluoride, Public health tool. Top |