Arrest of Interproximal Caries Lesion With 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride Solution

Summary

This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of 38% Silver Diamine fluoride and compare it with 5% sodium fluoride varnish in arresting interproximal caries in primary molars at 12 months follow-up. Bitewing radiographs were taken to diagnose as well as to assess caries depth at follow up visits. Each bitewing was scored based on ICCMS radiographic criteria and was compared (follow-ups to baseline)to check for caries arrest. Interproximal caries included in this study, according to ICCMS criteria, were at stages- RA - caries limited to outer half of enamel RA2 - caries limited to the inner half of enamel RA3 - caries limited to outer third of dentine RA4 - caries limited to middle third of dentine

Timeline

Start

2021-08-01

Primary completion

2022-08-02

Completion

2022-11-08

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