The Role of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Paediatric Dentistry: An Umbrella Review.
Researchers synthesised evidence from existing systematic reviews to examine silver diamine fluoride's effectiveness at stopping and preventing tooth decay in children's primary teeth. Twice-yearly application of 38% silver diamine fluoride emerged as the most evidence-supported non-invasive approach for halting decay in primary dentition.
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Fluoride vs. Fissure Sealants for Management of Caries Risk in First Permanent Molars in Children
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