Silver Diamine Fluoride Clinical Cases
Clinical Cases
It is common to hear that silver diamine fluoride turns teeth black. This is a misconception that prevents clinicians from gaining full benefit from the use of SDF. While infected lesions will turn darker, healthy tooth structure remains unaffected. Review the cases below to see for yourself!
Clinical Resources
Further reading to expand your understanding of silver diamine fluoride in clinical use.
Abstract: “Although silver products have been used to treat caries in other countries for decades, a lack of formal education about them has contributed to misconceptions about their efficacy after silver diamine fluoride (SDF) received FDA clearance in the United States. As an early adopter of silver diamine fluoride, I would like to shed some light on these common misconceptions.”
Dr. Thierry Boulanger demonstrates how silver diamine fluoride has allowed him to successfully manage a variety of cases and improve patient outcomes.
The use of silver diamine fluoride is gaining popularity in the U.S. but many clinicians are still hesitant to use it on their patients due to a few common myths. This document explains what they are and why they aren’t true.
Treat & Restore with Silver Diamine Fluoride
