Arrest of Interproximal Caries Lesion With 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride Solution
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2022-11-08
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of 38% Silver Diamine fluoride and compare it
with 5% sodium fluoride varnish in arresting interproximal caries in primary molars at 12
months follow-up. Bitewing radiographs were taken to diagnose as well as to assess caries
depth at follow up visits. Each bitewing was scored based on ICCMS radiographic criteria and
was compared (follow-ups to baseline)to check for caries arrest.
Interproximal caries included in this study, according to ICCMS criteria, were at stages- RA
- caries limited to outer half of enamel RA2 - caries limited to the inner half of enamel RA3
- caries limited to outer third of dentine RA4 - caries limited to middle third of dentine