Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Arresting Caries – Part 1

Since it was approved by Health Canada in 2017, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been used in Canada to arrest caries and help keep teeth healthy in a minimally invasive way.

In this CDA Oasis presentation, Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta, a general dentist from Brampton, ON, outlines the advantages and disadvantages of SDF. She also highlights the indications for its use and demonstrates how to apply SDF.

Helpful links

• • • • Oral Science | Advantage Arrest
      • Silver Diamine Fluoride Has Efficacy in Controlling Caries Progression in Primary Teeth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PubMed (nih.gov)
      • Noninferiority of Silver Diamine Fluoride vs Sealants for Reducing Dental Caries Prevalence and Incidence: A Randomized Clinical Trial | Dental Medicine | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network

Coming in Part 2…Prosthodontist Dr. James Tonogai walks through some case studies using SDF in his practice.

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