Silver diamine fluoride: the science behind the action - a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a caries-arresting agent that gained popularity among clinicians and patients due to its effectiveness within hours of application. However, the exact mechanisms underlying its action are not yet fully understood. This narrative review explores the current knowledge of SDF's role in caries management, focusing on its mechanism of action, application methods, and safety.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Out of 820 identified studies, 40 were selected based on relevance to SDF's chemical properties and clinical application, following duplicate removal and screening of abstracts and full texts.

Results

Although the literature provides insight into SDF's benefits

SUBMITTER: Jamal D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273403 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature