Silver Diamine Fluoride/ Potassium Iodide in Indirect Pulp Capping of Young Permanent Molars

Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the clinical effectiveness of 38% silver diamine fluoride with and without potassium iodide with that of resin modified glass ionomer cement in indirect pulp capping of young permanent molars.

Timeline

Start

2019-11-01

Primary completion

2021-03-01

Completion

2021-03-25

Publications

• Background Ekstrand KR, Martignon S, Ricketts DJ, Qvist V. Detection and activity assessment of primary coronal caries lesions: a methodologic study. Oper Dent. 2007 May-Jun;32(3):225-35. doi: 10.2341/06-63.
• Background Dikmen B. Icdas II criteria (international caries detection and assessment system). J Istanb Univ Fac Dent. 2015 Oct 21;49(3):63-72. doi: 10.17096/jiufd.38691. eCollection 2015.
• Background Crystal YO, Marghalani AA, Ureles SD, Wright JT, Sulyanto R, Divaris K, Fontana M, Graham L. Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Dental Caries Management in Children and Adolescents, Including Those with Special Health Care Needs. Pediatr Dent. 2017 Sep 15;39(5):135-145.
• Background Guideline on Pulp Therapy for Primary and Immature Permanent Teeth. Pediatr Dent. 2016 Oct;38(6):280-288. No abstract available.
• Baraka MMAL, Cevidanes L, Tekeya M, Bakry N, Ruellas A, Botero T, Benavides E, Fontana M. Three-Dimensional Assessment of Radiographic Changes after Indirect Pulp Capping Using Silver Diamine Fluoride with or without Potassium Iodide in Young Permanent Teeth (12-Month RCT). Caries Res. 2023;57(2):177-188. doi: 10.1159/000529893. Epub 2023 Mar 6.
• Baraka M, Tekeya M, Bakry NS, Fontana M. Twelve-month randomized controlled trial of 38% silver diamine fluoride with or without potassium iodide in indirect pulp capping of young permanent molars. J Am Dent Assoc. 2022 Dec;153(12):1121-1133.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2022.08.008. Epub 2022 Oct 15.

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