Silver Diamine Fluoride

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Ingredients and their function

Silver Diamine Fluoride Silver Diamine Fluoride – Mechanism of Action and Evidence for Effectiveness Ingredients and their function

What is Silver Diamine Fluoride?

  • 25% Silver – antimicrobial
  • 5% Fluoride – remineralization
  • 8% Ammonia – stabilizes solution

How Does Silver Diamine Fluoride Work?

  • Silver nitrate reacts with the biofilm and tooth organic materials to produce calcium fluoride, silver oxides, and metallic silver
  • Calcium fluoride
    • Long-lasting fluoride reservoir for mouth
  • Silver oxide and metallic silver
    • Hardens and darkens tooth enamel
    • Sustained antimicrobial effect on oral flora
  • Silver ions "cauterize" infected dentin, similar to the way silver nitrate cauterizes bleeding
  • Provides an active reservoir of antimicrobial agent
  • Compatible with fillings that a dentist might place later

Reference:

ADA. (2023, Sept 19). Silver Diamine Fluoride. https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/silver-diamine-fluoride

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