Table 1 Recommendations for application protocol of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) solution
Authors, year, reference | SDF application protocol |
|---|---|
Horst et al. 2016 Journal of California Dental Association 44:16–28. | Isolate the tooth with gauze Apply SDF to the caries of the tooth, and leave it for up to 60 s Rinse with water |
Crystal et al. 2017 Pediatric Dentistry 39:E135-E145. | Isolate the tooth with cotton rolls and/or gauze Apply SDF to the caries of the tooth, and leave it for 60 s Dry excess SDF with a gentle flow of compressed air |
Croll & Berg 2018 Inside Dental Hygiene Continuing Education Course | Blot-dry the surface of the carious lesion with a cotton swab and an air syringe Paint on SDF, and continue to dab it; keep lesion isolated for 60 s Blot with cotton swab, and then, cover it with fluoride varnish |
American Dental Association 2018 | Clear and dry the caries of the tooth with cotton pellet and/or gauze Apply SDF to the caries of the tooth, and leave it for 60 s Dry excess SDF with gauze if necessary |
Yee et al. 2009 Journal of Dental Research 88:644-647. | Isolate the tooth with cotton rolls Apply SDF to the caries of the tooth, and leave it for 120 s Remove excess via gentle blotting with cotton pellet |
Clemens et al. 2018 Journal of Public Health Dentistry 78:63-68. | Isolate the tooth with cotton rolls and/or gauze The exposure time of SDF treatment is aimed at 120 s Remove excess SDF with gauze, and then, apply fluoride varnish |
Seifo et al. 2020 British Dental Journal 228:75-81. | Isolate the tooth with cotton rolls Apply SDF to the caries of the tooth, and leave it for 120 s Remove excess via gentle blotting with cotton pellet |
Llodra et al. 2005 Journal of Dental Research 84:721-724. | Isolate the tooth with cotton rolls Apply SDF to the caries of the tooth, and leave it for 180 s Wash with a 30s water spray three minutes after the application |
Burgette et al. 2019 Journal of Dentistry for Children 86:32-39. | Isolate the tooth with cotton rolls and/or gauze Apply SDF to the caries of the tooth, and leave it for 180 s Dry excess SDF, and then, apply fluoride varnish |