Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) vs Other methods (pooled: ART/glass ionomer cement, nano-silver fluoride, placebo)
Caries arrestment at the individual (patient) level · Children and adults with active dental caries (aged 1-50; mostly preschool/school children with primary dentition)
Compared with other caries-management methods, SDF may increase caries arrestment at the individual level, but the pooled estimate is very imprecise (low certainty).
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 · Overall (all comparators pooled)OR 3.86 [0.34, 43.96]5 studies · 720 participantsLow