Evidence-Based Dentistry Update on Silver Diamine Fluoride

Crystal, Yasmi O.; Niederman, Richard

doi:10.1016/j.cden.2018.08.011

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“…In accordance with the present results, the evidence behind the placement of SDF prior to restoration to prevent secondary caries is still limited and further studies are needed. 5,16 In the current study, there were few agreement responses regarding treating lesions on permanent teeth in the esthetic zone with SDF, similar to a study conducted in the US. 16 This finding is reasonable due to the permanent black discoloration after the SDF application.…”

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“…16 Despite parental intolerance of the black discoloration, a wide range of them would still accept SDF application to avoid extensive dental behavioral management such as general anesthesia or sedation. 5,24 Consistent with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines, 22 this research found that more than half of the participants agreed that SDF is a good alternative treatment for individuals with behavioral or medical issues, whereas only a few disagreed. These results are similar to those reported by Antonioni et al 16 Regarding the cost of SDF, several factors should be taken into consideration, the low cost of the material, and the short time of application for the practitioner as well as for the caregivers, also the longevity of the treatment or the disease-free years.…”

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“…One of the recent conservative preventive measures is the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF). 4,5 It was first discovered in Japan by Mizuho Nishino in 1970. 5 However, it has been recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2014, 6 as well as by the Saudi FDA in January 2020.…”

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“…4,5 It was first discovered in Japan by Mizuho Nishino in 1970. 5 However, it has been recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2014, 6 as well as by the Saudi FDA in January 2020. Consequently, SDF is recognized as caries arresting treatment since it has silver and fluoride particles.…”

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<p>Knowledge on and Attitude toward Silver Diamine Fluoride among Saudi Dental Practitioners in Riyadh Public Hospitals</p>

Alajlan

Alshaikh

Alshamrani

et al. 2020

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This study assessed the knowledge on and attitude toward silver diamine fluoride among Saudi dental practitioners in Riyadh public hospitals. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done, data were collected between July and October 2019 using a validated, and the published questionnaire was analyzed. A sample size of 278 public hospital dental practitioners in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was used. Participants who agreed to the study completed a 3-section questionnaire of Likert scale comprising multiple questions regarding demographic data, knowledge on silver diamine fluoride, potential, and actual use of SDF in dental practitioner's own professional life. Finally, respondents were asked about the future usage of SDF. Results: A total of 278 Saudi dentists in Riyadh public hospitals completed the survey. The mean knowledge of SDF among participants was averagely 3.1. About half of the participants (50.4%) agreed that SDF could be used to arrest cavitated lesions. The majority of respondents showed a positive attitude toward SDF by accepting it as a good alternative treatment for individuals with behavioral problems or medical issues (>50%). The most frequently reported barrier to the use of SDF was black discoloration (55.39%). A high number of respondents have not experienced the application of SDF, in their practice (>60%), or dental school (65.5%). However, 57.9% expect an increase in the future use of SDF. The correlation between knowledge and attitude among different dental specialties was statistically significant (P<0.05). The restorative specialty was observed to have the highest mean of knowledge (3.26), while advanced education general dentistry had the highest mean (3.67) of attitude toward SDF. Conclusion: The aim of the study was achieved as the knowledge on, and attitude toward silver diamine fluoride among Saudi dental practitioners in Riyadh public hospitals was assessed. The response was average, with means of 3.1 and 3.3 for knowledge and attitude, respectively, among the participants.

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<p>Knowledge on and Attitude toward Silver Diamine Fluoride among Saudi Dental Practitioners in Riyadh Public Hospitals</p>

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Alshaikh

Alshamrani

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“…Last, SDF is equitable as its application is practical and inexpensive, with one application costing less than $1 (INR around 70); hence, it is a feasible option for low-income groups. 14 The present review is an insight into the use of SDF in dentistry and its clinical significance based on the published literature.…”

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Silver Diamine Fluoride in Pediatric Dentistry

Nuvvula¹,

Mallineni²

2019

Journal of South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental caries remains a severe oral health problem in children and its impact in terms of pain, impairment of function, and oral health-related quality of life of the population is high, especially the disadvantaged individuals and communities. Despite the widespread use of fluoride dentifrice, preschool children, compared to the other age groups, still show a high number of untreated caries lesions. Minimal and noninvasive approaches for the management of dental caries are preferred currently, in lieu of the conventional approaches. Though not new, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) had recently gained attention by clinicians globally due to its effectiveness in arresting the progression of carious lesions. Silver diamine fluoride allows a more conservative tooth preparation as it has been shown to arrest remaining decay, remineralize, and harden leathery dentin leading to the dark color change. Silver diamine fluoride is applied directly to carious lesions to arrest and prevent dental caries. Since the management of dental caries with SDF is noninvasive and much comfortably performed, it can be a favorable means to treat dental caries in children. The present review is an insight into the use of SDF in pediatric dentistry and its clinical significance based on the published literature.

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