SDF Action in Proximal Caries Lesions
Dentistry Today
MAY 16, 2024
INTRODUCTION Silver diammine fluoride (SDF) solution is easily applied to caries lesions that meet the eye of the dentist. However, lesions that develop on approximal surfaces of contacting posterior teeth and are detected radiographically pose a unique challenge. Croll and Berg 1,2 have suggested the use of soft dental picks dipped in 38% SDF solution to soak such caries lesions to attenuate progression of the caries infections.
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