Open AccessSilver Diamine Fluoride: What Does the Current Evidence Say?
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of oral and dental health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2573-8224
DOI - 10.33140/jodh.03.02.06
Subject(s) - fluoride , diamine , inorganic chemistry , ammonia , chemistry , nuclear chemistry , polymer chemistry , organic chemistry
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a colorless alkaline liquidcontaining silver particles and 38% (44,800 ppm) fluoride ion. SDFconsists of 25% silver, 8% ammonia, 5% fluoride, and 62% waterat pH 10. This is ultimately referred to as 38% SDF. Silver DiamineFluoride is a clinically applied treatment that helps in controllingactive dental caries and aids in preventing further progression ofthe disease [1].