Silver Diamine Fluoride Presented by Diana Pham Dental

Silver Diamine Fluoride Presented by Diana Pham, Dental Hygiene Student Kimberly Truong, Dental Hygiene Student Lamar Institute of Technology Dental Hygiene Program

Silver Diamine Fluoride “The Silver Bullet” Importance to the Hygienist 2 components: Silver and Fluoride Application: brush on, or dab with cotton swab Cost?

Development of Silver Diamine Fluoride Origin: 1960’s in Japan Central Pharmaceutical Council of the Ministry of Health and Welfare

Main Purpose of SDF * To arrest and slow the rate of caries progression

Mode of Action of SDF Inhibits demineralization of tooth enamel Promotes remineralization of tooth mineral, hydroxyapatite (HA) As a result, successfully fights caries

Silver Diamine Fluoride Application

Disadvantage Black staining Components of Silver and Fluoride Fluorosis

Advantages Inexpensive Easy to apply Non-invasive Requires minimal training Slows and halts disease progression

Clinical Studies Sodium Fluoride vs. Silver Diamine Fluoride Studies show SDF is more effective at arresting caries while just as effective in preventing dental decay

Typical Findings

Future of ‘The Silver Bullet’ FDA Approved in the U. S. More common in private practice Long-term study and experiments Access to disadvantaged populations

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