Silver Diamine Fluoride may prevent and arrest root caries in older adults

ConclusionsThe authors concluded that annual applications of 38% SDF in older adults decreased the incidence of new carious lesions in exposed root surfaces by at least 50%; in addition, the longer the duration of the intervention, the greater was the effect. The preventive effect of SDF for root caries is similar to that of 5% FV and 1% CHX varnish. Further research is needed to replicate these findings and to determine the best frequency and interval of SDF applications.
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