Antibacterial effect and impact on caries activity of nanosilver fluoride and silver diamine fluoride in dentin caries of primary teeth: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in caries treatment in children has increased despite the disadvantage of causing tooth discoloration. Nanosilver fluoride (NSF) is a possible alternative. This study aimed to assess the antibacterial effect of NSF and SDF and their impact on the activity of dentin caries in primary teeth.

Methods

Synthesis and characterization of the physical and biological properties of NSF were conducted. Fifty children aged 4-6 years with dentin caries (active caries corresponding to ICDAS code 5) in deciduous teeth were randomly assigned to treatment by NSF or SDF. Baseline assessment of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and lactobacilli counts as CFU/mL in caries lesions was done, followed by the application of the agents. After one mo

SUBMITTER: Ammar N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9805097 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature