Early childhood caries is a major public health problem affecting preschool children worldwide. Silver Diamine Fluoride is a well-established non-invasive treatment for arresting caries; however, it causes black discoloration of treated lesions. Nano-Silver Fluoride has been introduced as an alternative that may arrest caries without discoloration.
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride and Nano-Silver Fluoride in arresting active dentin caries in primary teeth and to assess discoloration, post-operative pain, and parental satisfaction over a 12-month follow-up period.
Apparently healthy children.
Children with age ranged from 3-5 years from both genders.
Children who refused dental treatment with Frankl Behavior Rating Scale 1 and 2.
Children having molars with active dentin caries score (2,3,4) according to International Caries Detection and Assessment System- ICDAS II, detected by visual and tactile.
Children with allergy to silver from their medical history.
Children with ulcerative gingivitis.
Symptomatic
Involving the pulp