Question · asked by 1 review

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) vs Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) with glass ionomer cement (GIC) or glass ionomer material: Adverse effects

Population
Children and adults (with or without carious lesions)
Intervention
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF)
Comparison
Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) with glass ionomer cement (GIC) or glass ionomer material
Outcome
Adverse effects

What each review found

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FindingEffectStudiesGRADE certainty
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) vs Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) with glass ionomer cement (GIC) or glass ionomer material
Adverse effects · Children and adults (with or without carious lesions) · 48 hours to 24 months, Children
Topical silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for preventing and managing dental caries in children and adults (2024) · Cochrane All outcomes
In 1 study, 115 of 118 children had black stains on teeth treated with SDF; there were no other adverse effects or allergic reactions. In 1 study, the rate of adverse effects reported by caregiver and person who…3 studies · 482 participantsVery low

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The reviews

ReviewSearched up toIncluded studiesAMSTAR 2
Topical silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for preventing and managing dental caries in children and adults
2024 · Cochrane All outcomes
2023-06Not listedNot assessed

The same intervention and outcome, asked in another population or against another comparator.

How reviews are matched to this question

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