Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK; Queen Mary University, Bethnal Green, London.
University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Int Dent J. 2021 Dec;71(6):458-461. doi: 10.1016/j.identj.2020.12.017. Epub 2021 Feb 27.
Untreated dental caries is the most frequent childhood chronic disease worldwide. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) offers a safe and effective alternative treatment, especially for children.
To inform the dental community about the efficacy of SDF in community dental caries programs and to advocate for its use as an affordable and equitable approach to promote health and well-being within the dental setting.
A summary of the literature shared during a webinar about the use and efficacy of SDF in community dental programs hosted by the Oral Health Working Group of the World Federation of Public Health Associations RESULTS: Based on the traditional "drill-and-fill" approach, the current treatment for severe caries is associated with pain, fear, and poor oral health outcomes in later life. Innovative approaches to prevent and control caries are needed. SDF offers an alternative treatment option for caries. It is a practical, affordable, and acceptable option for caries treatment, eliminating the need for general anaesthetic in young children, and improving long-term oral health outcomes.
SDF can improve oral health outcomes for community members, especially for individuals from low-socioeconomic settings.
未经治疗的龋齿是全球最常见的儿童慢性疾病。银胺氟化物 (SDF) 提供了一种安全有效的替代治疗方法,尤其适用于儿童。
向牙科界介绍 SDF 在社区牙科龋齿防治计划中的疗效,并倡导将其作为一种负担得起且公平的方法,在牙科环境中促进健康和福祉。
对世界公共卫生协会联合会口腔健康工作组主办的关于 SDF 在社区牙科计划中使用和疗效的网络研讨会中分享的文献进行总结。
基于传统的“钻填”方法,目前对严重龋齿的治疗与疼痛、恐惧以及日后较差的口腔健康结果相关。需要创新方法来预防和控制龋齿。SDF 为龋齿提供了一种替代治疗选择。它是一种实用、负担得起且可接受的龋齿治疗选择,可避免对幼儿进行全身麻醉,并改善长期口腔健康结果。
SDF 可以改善社区成员的口腔健康结果,特别是对来自低社会经济背景的个体。