Silver diamine fluoride for early childhood caries- A boon for dentists during COVID-19 pandemic

Authors : A. Pradeepika Liyana Arachchige, A. Pradeepika Liyana Arachchige, Amina Sultan, Amina Sultan, Chandra Herath, Chandra Herath

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijohd.2021.033

Volume : 7

Issue : 3

Year : 2021

Page No : 161-165

Early Childhood Dental Caries (ECC) is a global burden. Management protocols of a disease are changing constantly with the improving knowledge of the disease, new materials, and treatment strategies. Clinical studies have confirmed the use of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is an effective and efficient caries arrest and a prevention therapy. It is a simple, safe, and quick treatment option for carious deciduous teeth. More importantly, caries removal is not indicated before the application which makes the topical application of SDF solution a good alternative in the management of ECC during the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Keywords: Covid­19, Early Childhood Caries [ECC], Silver Diamine Fluoride, Caries Prevention

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