Silver Diamine Fluoride in Restorative Dentistry: An Effective Approach in Root Caries
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https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v75i5.11622Keywords:
Minimally invasive dentistry, Silver diamine fluoride, Restorative dentistryAbstract
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) as a conservative treatment for root caries, offering an alternative to more invasive restorative procedures.
Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial (ACTRN: 0000386513).
Place and Duration of Study: Bakhtawar Amin Dental College, Multan, Pakistan, from Mar-Aug 2023.
Methodology: The study enrolled 90 patients with caries lesions and assigned them to two groups: Group A received 38% SDF, and Group B received 5% NaF sodium fluoride varnish. Follow-up assessments were conducted at one month, evaluating caries arrest through clinical examinations.
Results: The SDF group demonstrated a higher efficacy in caries arrest (78.12%) compared to NaF varnish (35.29%). Visual inspection, lesion size measurement, and texture assessment were crucial in determining the success of SDF application. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the groups, having p-value of .000459, supporting the superior efficacy of SDF.
Conclusion: Our study found that the 38% SDF is a better treatment option for root caries compared to NaF varnish, providing long-lasting effects.
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