Dental Caries in Children and the Role of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Its Prevention

Background: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) represents one of the most effective agents for the non-invasive management of dental caries, particularly in pediatric patients, where conventional treatment approaches often present significant challenges. The aim is to present our clinical experience in the non-invasive management of dental caries in preschool-aged children through the application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) solution. Materials and Methods: This study involved 16 children, aged between 2 and 6 years, who were diagnosed with dental caries. All participants were managed using a non-invasive approach through the topical application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) solution, aiming to arrest carious lesions and reduce the need for conventional restorative treatment, which can often be challenging in this age group. Results: All children were treated with a silver diamine fluoride (SDF) solution using a specialized applicator. In ten cases, the outcomes were highly satisfactory following the initial application. In five children, however, a second application was required after three months due to suboptimal results. Among these, only one child demonstrated insufficient improvement, necessitating a third application six months later. Conclusion: The findings of our study, consistent with those of numerous other investigations, unequivocally demonstrate that silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a highly effective agent for both treating and preventing dental caries in preschool children. This success should instill confidence in the dental community about the potential of SDF in managing dental caries.