Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) vs Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) with glass ionomer cement (GIC) or glass ionomer material
Caries arrestment at the individual (patient) level · Children and adults with active dental caries (aged 1-50; mostly preschool/school children with primary dentition)
In one trial, SDF greatly increased individual-level caries arrestment versus ART/glass ionomer cement (OR 18.03); this subgroup was not separately GRADE-rated.
1 finding from 1 review
- The role of silver diamine fluoride as dental caries preventive and arresting agent: a systematic review and… 2024 All outcomes3 weeks to 12 months · Children/adults with dental caries; multiple countries; community/clinic care setting not clearly specified · SDF vs ART(GIC)OR 18.03 [7.34, 44.28]1 study · 234 participantsGRADE not reported