Silver diamine fluoride versus sodium fluoride varnish in the treatment of proximal caries in primary molars: A randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT: The present randomized clinical trial with a split-mouth design investigated the effectiveness of 30% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) compared to 5% sodium flouride varnish (NaD) in arresting proximal caries in the primary molars of preschool-aged children. Forty-three children with contralateral initial proximal carious lesions on primary molars were included. Caries status at the baseline was recorded using clinical and radiographic indices. Lesions restricted to the enamel or the exterior third of dentin were included. A sufficient space was created between the contacts using elastic separators. Then, 5% NaF varnish and 30% SDF were randomly applied to either side of the mouth. Six months later, bitewing radiographs were obtained, and the post-intervention caries scores were compared with

SUBMITTER: Motallebi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12089539 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature