Silver Diamine Fluoride Stanley, WI

Silver Diamine Fluoride

  • There is growing appreciation of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to arrest caries lesions, which is an off-label use; SDF currently has FDA clearance as a desensitizing agent.
  • The potential benefits for use of SDF treatment for caries arrest include its low cost and ease of application.
  • The potential harms for use of SDF treatment for caries arrest include permanent black stain on the arrested caries lesions.
  • Semi-annual application of SDF is recommended for sustained benefit.
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Source: https://www.ada.org/resources/research/science-and-research-institute/oral-health-topics/silver-diamine-fluoride