Silver Diamine Fluoride

The most prevalent chronic childhood condition is tooth decay often known as dental caries. In children the arrest and treatment of these caries are of utmost importance. Even when dental treatments are accessible standard restorative therapy in young uncooperative children and those with severe illness and special care might be difficult to deliver. Silver diamine fluoride is a novel material that has proved to be a boon in treating and arresting dental caries especially in uncooperative toddlers and children with special healthcare needs.