Journal article

Mechanisms of silver diamine fluoride on arresting caries: a literature review

IS Zhao, SS Gao, N Hiraishi, MF Burrow, D Duangthip, ML Mei, ECM Lo, CH Chu

International Dental Journal | WILEY | Published : 2018

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: To review the evidence regarding the mechanisms of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for arresting caries. Methods: A literature search was conducted using the keywords silver diamine fluoride, and its alternative names, in seven databases: PubMed, Embase and Scopus (English); China National Knowledge Infrastructure (Chinese); Bilioteca Virtual em Saude (Portuguese); Biblioteca Virtual en Salud Espana (Spanish); and Ichushi-Web (Japanese). The titles and abstracts were screened. Full texts were retrieved for publications that studied mechanisms of actions of SDF, including its effects on remineralisation of carious lesions and on cariogenic bacteria. Results: A total of 1,12..

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University of Melbourne Researchers

Grants

Awarded by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science


Funding Acknowledgements

The authors thank Dr Leticia Ito for her assistance in the literature search. This study was supported by the Research Grant Council General Research Fund (no. 760413M).