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KMID : 0362720180560080424
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Journal of the Korean Dental Association
2018 Volume.56 No. 8 p.424 ~ p.431
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The effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride in preventing dental caries
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Song Ji-Soo
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Abstract
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Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an alkaline topical solution and it derives from the conjunction of silver nitrate and fluoride. It reduces the growth of cariogenic bacteria, inhibits degradation of dentinal collagen, impedes demineralization and enhances remineralization. It is inexpensive due to the low cost of materials and its application to dental surface is very simple and requires relatively short chair time. Previous studies have shown that the dental caries prevention effect of SDF is superior or similar to topical fluoride application. The main disadvantage of SDF is its esthetic result, and it permanently blacken carious enamel and dentin. The use of SDF has not yet been approved in Korea, but it may be helpful to prevent and treat dental caries in patients with special health care needs and uncooperative young patients.
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KEYWORD
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Silver diamine fluoride, dental caries prevention, special health care needs, uncooperative young patient
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