Findings

What do systematic reviews say?

6 questions · 11 findings · 1 reviews

No studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 11 · 100%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

New coronal caries in permanent molars (caries prevention) · Children with dental caries in permanent (first) molars

NaF gave a 48% prevented fraction (fissure site) vs water (p<0.002; ungraded).

3 findings from 1 review

A systematic review on the effect of silver diamine fluoride for management of dental caries in permanent teeth. 2023 All outcomes
24 months · School-based (children) · Liu 2012 (5% NaF, fissure site)
Prevented Fraction 48
1 study · 501 participants
GRADE not reported
A systematic review on the effect of silver diamine fluoride for management of dental caries in permanent teeth. 2023 All outcomes
12 months · School-based (children) · Mauro 2004 (5% NaF one-time)
Prevented Fraction 47
1 study · 141 participants
GRADE not reported
A systematic review on the effect of silver diamine fluoride for management of dental caries in permanent teeth. 2023 All outcomes
24 months · School-based (children) · Liu 2012 (5% NaF, tooth level)
Prevented Fraction 41
1 study · 501 participants
GRADE not reported

New coronal caries in permanent molars (caries prevention) · Children with dental caries in permanent (first) molars

Resin sealant gave a 65% prevented fraction (fissure site) vs water, the highest fissure-site value (p<0.002; ungraded).

2 findings from 1 review

A systematic review on the effect of silver diamine fluoride for management of dental caries in permanent teeth. 2023 All outcomes
24 months · School-based (children) · Liu 2012 (resin sealant, fissure site)
Prevented Fraction 65
1 study · 501 participants
GRADE not reported
A systematic review on the effect of silver diamine fluoride for management of dental caries in permanent teeth. 2023 All outcomes
24 months · School-based (children) · Liu 2012 (resin sealant, tooth level)
Prevented Fraction 60
1 study · 501 participants
GRADE not reported

New coronal caries in permanent first molars (caries prevention) · Children with dental caries in permanent (first) molars

ART within a brushing programme significantly reduced caries vs control (p<0.01; ungraded).

2 findings from 1 review

A systematic review on the effect of silver diamine fluoride for management of dental caries in permanent teeth. 2023 All outcomes
18 months · School-based (children) · Monse 2012 (ART one-time, with brushing programme)
Mean new caries increment (surfaces) 0.01
1 study · 1016 participants
GRADE not reported
A systematic review on the effect of silver diamine fluoride for management of dental caries in permanent teeth. 2023 All outcomes
18 months · School-based (children) · Monse 2012 (ART one-time, no brushing programme)
Mean new caries increment (surfaces) 0.06
1 study · 1016 participants
GRADE not reported

New coronal caries in permanent first molars (caries prevention) · Children with dental caries in permanent (first) molars

One-time ammonium bifluoride gave a 56% prevented fraction, similar to SDF (57%) (single study; ungraded).

1 finding from 1 review

A systematic review on the effect of silver diamine fluoride for management of dental caries in permanent teeth. 2023 All outcomes
12 months · School-based (children) · Mauro 2004
Prevented Fraction 56
1 study · 141 participants
GRADE not reported

New coronal carious lesions or fillings on permanent (first) molars (caries prevention) · Children with dental caries in permanent (first) molars

One-time SDF within a brushing programme did not significantly reduce caries vs control (p>0.05; ungraded).

2 findings from 1 review

A systematic review on the effect of silver diamine fluoride for management of dental caries in permanent teeth. 2023 All outcomes
18 months · School-based (children) · Monse 2012 (SDF one-time, with toothbrushing programme)
Mean new caries increment (surfaces) 0.09
1 study · 1016 participants
GRADE not reported
A systematic review on the effect of silver diamine fluoride for management of dental caries in permanent teeth. 2023 All outcomes
18 months · School-based (children) · Monse 2012 (SDF one-time, no toothbrushing programme; Philippines)
Mean new caries increment (surfaces) 0.12
1 study · 1016 participants
GRADE not reported

New coronal carious lesions or fillings on permanent (first) molars (caries prevention) · Children with dental caries in permanent (first) molars

One-time 38% SDF gave a 57% prevented fraction for caries in children's permanent first molars (single study; ungraded).

1 finding from 1 review

A systematic review on the effect of silver diamine fluoride for management of dental caries in permanent teeth. 2023 All outcomes
12 months · School-based (children) · Mauro 2004 (permanent first molars, one-time SDF; Argentina)
Prevented Fraction 57
1 study · 141 participants
GRADE not reported