Silver Diamine Fluoride: Overcoming The Traditional Drill And Fill Technique In Children

Authors

  • Nitika Naryal H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla.
  • Vinay Bhardwaj H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla
  • Shailee Fotedar H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla
  • Arun Singh Thakur H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla
  • Shelja Vashisth H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/aw2ka574

Keywords:

Dental caries, Oral health, Minimally Intervention Dentistry, Silver Diamine Fluoride, SMART, Pediatric dentistry, Drill and fill technique, Non-invasive treatment

Abstract

Dental caries is a chronic, bacterial, multi-factorial dynamic process and remains a significant public health problem in children. Treatment of dental caries can be very challenging for the dentist, especially in young children. Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) offers a non-invasive alternative for managing dental caries in children, revolutionizing traditional drill and fill technique. Its unique properties, including antimicrobial activity, remineralization potential, and desensitizing effects, make it a versatile and effective agent for addressing carious lesions and improving oral health outcomes. Plenty of clinical evidence is available including many in-vivo and in-vitro studies that have demonstrated the successful use of SDF in preventive and curative aspects of clinical dentistry. While SDF offers significant benefits, dental professionals should carefully weigh the potential risks and benefits and adhere to recommended protocols to ensure safe and effective use. With the ongoing research and advancements in SDF, it continues to hold promise as a key component of preventive and restorative dentistry strategies aimed at improving oral health and reducing the burden of dental caries worldwide.

Author Biographies

  • Nitika Naryal, H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla.

    MDS 2nd YEAR, Post-graduate Student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla

  • Vinay Bhardwaj, H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla

    MDS, Professor& Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla

  • Shailee Fotedar, H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla

    Professor (Designated), Department of Public Health Dentistry, H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla

  • Arun Singh Thakur, H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla

    MDS, Assistant Professor (Designated),Department of Public Health Dentistry, H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla

  • Shelja Vashisth, H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla

    Assistant Professor (Designated),Department of Public Health Dentistry, H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla

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Published

2025-01-07

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Silver Diamine Fluoride: Overcoming The Traditional Drill And Fill Technique In Children. (2025). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 16(1), 12-18. https://doi.org/10.37506/aw2ka574