2023年9月8日 · There has been strong research interest in the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to arrest caries lesions, which is an off-label use. SDF currently has FDA clearance for treating tooth sensitivity. The potential benefits of SDF treatment for caries arrest include its low cost and ease of application.

2024年7月23日 · When applying fluoride varnish, care should be taken to avoid inadvertently spreading SDF to untreated teeth, especially if anterior teeth are not being treated. Start applying fluoride varnish in the front of the mouth and then move to the back.

Stained arrested caries lesions on primary anterior teeth. SDF also temporarily stains skin and gingiva, requiring them to be handled so as to avoid contact with these tissues. Many studies have suggested the use of potassium iodide applied after SDF application to …

2020年2月3日 · SDF is effective at controlling and arresting carious lesions; however, it needs careful follow up and reapplication to maintain arrest. Further, SDF does not restore form or function. As such, SDF is not for every tooth nor for every patient, and about 20% of lesions fail to arrest with SDF treatment alone.

• Caution should be taken when applying SDF on primary teeth adjacent to permanent anterior teeth that may have noncavitated (white-spot) lesions to avoid inadvertent staining. • Careful application with a microbrush should be adequate to prevent intraoral and …

Silver diamine fluoride: a practical guide. ver (~25%) and fluoride (~5%) stabilised in ammonia. It has been used internationally for caries management for decades but is currently only licenced as a desensitising agent i. the UK, with one CE marked .

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) contains high concentrations of silver and fluoride ions, which prevents and arrests root caries, as well as dentin caries in the primary teeth of young children.

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) derives from the conjunction of silver nitrate and fluoride. It reduces the growth of cariogenic bacteria, hampers degradation of collagen in dentin, inhibits demineralisation and promotes remineralisation of both enamel and dentin.

2020年8月9日 · This article reviews current evidence on the effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) as a caries arresting and preventive agent. It provides clinical recommendations around SDF's appropriate use as part of a comprehensive caries management program.

2023年9月21日 · Evidence-based recommendations by the American Dental Association and umbrella reviews of systematic reviews are summarized to provide indications for SDF use in primary and permanent teeth, including sound surfaces and those with non-cavitated and cavitated caries lesions.