The effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride in preventing dental caries

Song,  Ji-Soo

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 56(8); 2018 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2018;56(8):424-431.
Published online August 31, 2018.

Silver Diamine Fluoride의 치아우식 예방 효과

송지수

서울대학교 치과병원 소아치과

The effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride in preventing dental caries

Ji-Soo Song

Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Seoul National University Dental Hospital

Abstract

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an alkaline topical solution and it derives from the conjunction of silver nitrate and fluoride. It reduces the growth of cariogenic bacteria, inhibits degradation of dentinal collagen, impedes demineralization and enhances remineralization. It is inexpensive due to the low cost of materials and its application to dental surface is very simple and requires relatively short chair time. Previous studies have shown that the dental caries prevention effect of SDF is superior or similar to topical fluoride application. The main disadvantage of SDF is its esthetic result, and it permanently blacken carious enamel and dentin. The use of SDF has not yet been approved in Korea, but it may be helpful to prevent and treat dental caries in patients with special health care needs and uncooperative young patients.

Key Words: Silver diamine fluoride;dental caries prevention;special health care needs;uncooperative young patient;