Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment Considerations in Children's Caries Management Brief Communication and Commentary

By arresting and preventing caries, SDF offers an alternate care path for patients for whom traditional restorative treatment is not immediately available. Current data from controlled clinical trials encompassing more than 3900 children, indicates that biannual application of SDF reduces progression of current and risk of subsequent caries. This commentary highlights the best evidence from systematic reviews and clinical trials for clinicians to consider the benefits, risks and limitations as they implement SDF therapy on young children.

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