Open AccessWhen Less is More: Minimally Invasive, Evidence-Based Treatments for Dentine Caries in Primary Teeth – The Hall Technique and Silver Diamine Fluoride
Author(s) -
Waraf AlYaseen,
Nassar Seifo,
S. Bhatia,
Nicola Innes
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
primary dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.143
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 2050-1692
pISSN - 2050-1684
DOI - 10.1177/20501684211067354
Subject(s) - dentistry , medicine , treatment modality , water fluoridation , early childhood caries , fluoride , surgery , oral health , inorganic chemistry , chemistry
Evidence supports minimally invasive dentistry, and we have a better understanding of dental caries as a biofilm-mediated disease. These factors, together with the current need to reduce aerosol generation, make treatment approaches such as the Hall Technique and the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) more relevant than ever. Successful treatment planning depends on carious lesions being detected, their status accurately assessed, and a correct diagnosis made. Choosing the most appropriate treatment options for the tooth and child relies on marrying this with a precise history and an understanding of indications and contraindications for treatments. This article outlines the optimal use of the Hall Technique and SDF, allowing dental practitioners and therapists to use these modalities as less invasive approaches to provide the highest quality treatment for children with dental caries; less is more.