Comparison of caries preventive efficacy and parent perception of silver diamine fluoride and glass ionomer cement in atraumatic restorative treatment: 12 month follow up study.

Early childhood caries (ECC) is a global public health issue that is present worldwide and its effects have a significant impact on the overall health and quality of life. Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) is a low-cost alternative to increase the accessibility of restorative treatment in these children. Conventionally glass ionomer cement (GIC) has been used in ART. Off late Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is widely used in management of carious lesion.