A Comparative Evaluation of Nanosilver Fluoride, Chlorhexidine, and Sodium Fluoride When Used as a Varnish on Levels in Children with Caries.

AIM

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effect of nanosilver fluoride (NSF), chlorhexidine (CHX), and sodium fluoride (NaF) when used as a varnish on levels in children with dental caries.

STUDY DESIGN

A total of 120 children (age range 8-12 years) with incipient caries were randomly assigned to four groups ( = 30): group I-NSF varnish, group II-CHX varnish, group III-NaF varnish, and group IV-control. Varnish application at baseline was performed once. To assess the levels of using the culture method [colony-forming units (CFUs)] and optical density (OD), plaque and samples were taken at baseline (T0), 1 month (T1), and 3 months (T3). Additionally, the oral hygiene index-simplified (OHI-S) was noted for clinical assessment.

RESULTS

By the end of 3 months, a statistically significant reduction in plaque CFU and salivary CFU was found in group II. At the conclusion of the 3 months, group I had the greatest decrease in OHI-S. After 3 months, the plaque CFU score did not differ significantly across groups I, II, and III. However, a statistically significant difference in OD values (-value of 0.00) was discovered between group I and all other groups.

CONCLUSION

Children with early caries can effectively lower their count by using NSF varnish.

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE

Raja T, Agarwal N, Jabin Z, A Comparative Evaluation of Nanosilver Fluoride, Chlorhexidine, and Sodium Fluoride When Used as a Varnish on Levels in Children with Caries. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(4):410-416.