Is silver diamine fluoride effective in reducing dentin hypersensitivity? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the clinical efficacy (sensitivity reduction) and safety (gum damage) of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) as a tooth desensitizer for adults.

Methods

The search strategy was developed and adapted from 12 databases. Two independent reviewers selected the studies in consensus with a third reviewer. Randomized clinical trials with adult volunteers affected by dentin hypersensitivity (DH), and receiving treatment with SDF were included. Studies with volunteers testing tooth whitening products, using some type of desensitizer, or taking analgesic or anti-inflammatory medication were excluded. The risk of bias was assessed according to the RoB 2 tool, and confidence in cumulative evidence, according to GRADE.

Results</

SUBMITTER: Piovesan ETA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10462467 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature