Can silver diamine fluoride be an alternative to aerosol-based dentistry during the COVID scenario? A retrospective analysis.
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
; 39(3): 316-320, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1528960
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Restrictions on routine dental procedures involving aerosols during COVID-19 have resulted in a significant increase in the suffering of pediatric patients.AIM:
The study reported the alternative measures followed in our department using SDF during the COVID era when routine elective dental procedures were prohibited. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
The retrospective data of patients aged 2-13 years with carious molar teeth who were treated with silver diamine fluoride without (Group 1) or with (Group 2) caries excavation were collected.RESULTS:
One thousand and seventy-two patients (646 males and 426 females) with 2459 carious molar were treated. On follow-up assessment at 3 months, 28 teeth in Group 1 and 21 teeth in Group 2 showed progression of carious lesion using International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS II criteria). Out of these failure cases, 32 (1.8%) teeth were primary and 17 (2.5%) were permanent. Complete relief in sensitivity/pain on stimulation was reported in 2381 teeth (96.83%), whereas in 78 (3.17%) teeth, mild sensitivity/pain on stimulation was reported. The average time consumed during treatment per tooth in Group 1 was 5.04 min and in Group 2 was 5.78 min.CONCLUSION:
SDF application can be carried out as a nonaerosol-generating procedure and is a simple technique for children and clinicians.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Dental Caries
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jisppd.jisppd_127_21
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