Effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride in indirect pulp capping in primary molars: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Recently, clinical trials have assessed the effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) as an indirect pulp capping material (IPC) in primary teeth. This systematic review aimed to assess the evidence presented in these trials.

Data sources

A comprehensive search identified relevant studies through five electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.gov, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane). Search strategies were designed using the PICO model to identify all studies that investigated SDF as an IPC compared to calcium hydroxide (CaOH) or mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). Quality assessment and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) were used to assess the level of evidence.

Study selection

Four clinical trials were fou

SUBMITTER: Baghlaf K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10558611 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature