Silver Diamine Fluoride – Mechanism of Action and Evidence for Effectiveness

Learning objectives targeted in this chapter:

  • Describe the prevalence of dental caries (cavities)
  • Explain the cause and basic mechanisms of dental caries
  • Describe how silver diamine fluoride acts to arrest dental caries
  • Compare the mechanism of action and clinical indications for fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride
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