The Usage of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Pediatric Dentistry

Abstract

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been extensively researched and proven effective for caries prevention and arrest in children. Limited studies support its effectiveness in primary dentition at 38%. This systematic review examines the effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride on control of dental caries in primary dentition. Multiple search engines and databases were searched in accordance with predefined inclusion-exclusion criteria. Fourteen main studies were identified that addressed the effectiveness of SDF on deciduous dentition in children. All the fourteen studies selected were controlled clinical trials. The overall results of the studies showed that  SDF application is efficacious and safe for the control of dental caries in primary teeth. Its advantages over different other techniques or placebo have been demonstrated. Based on this systematic review, SDF is one of the best treatment approaches in control of dental caries in primary dentition