Anticarious properties of silver diamine fluoride

The traditional treatment of dental caries requires removal of the caries and placement of a restoration. However, if detected early, the lesion can be remineralized. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) offers a way to arrest caries and prevent future carious lesion development. It has been used worldwide, except in the United States, for more than 80 years. Current recommendations advise applying 38% SDF directly to the carious lesion twice a year. The clinical use of SDF and limitations and cautions to observe were outlined.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: Hands On Source Type: research