Silver diamine fluoride for early childhood caries- A boon for dentists during COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Early Childhood Dental Caries (ECC) is a global burden. Management protocols of a disease are changing constantly with the improving knowledge of the disease, new materials, and treatment strategies. Clinical studies have confirmed the use of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is an effective and efficient caries arrest and a prevention therapy. It is a simple, safe, and quick treatment option for carious deciduous teeth. More importantly, caries removal is not indicated before the application which makes the topical application of SDF solution a good alternative in the management of ECC during the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic.