Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Its Effectiveness As A Caries Arresting Agent

The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) solution and to determine if it is superior to 5% NaF varnish in arresting carious lesions in the primary teeth of young children attending general dental clinic, Universiti Teknologi Mara. Hypothesis: Topical application of a 38% SDF solution on the primary teeth is superior to that of a 5% NaF varnish in arresting caries lesions in children at 3-months follow-up An intervention study is planned to compare the effectiveness of 38% SDF and 5% NaF in arresting caries lesions in primary teeth of 3-8 years old children attending general dental clinic, Universiti Teknologi Mara. The sample size needed (considering a 20% dropout rate) is 66 participants in each group. In addition, this study also aims to determine the demographic background, oral health-related habits, oral health-related quality of life of the participants and the parents acceptance on SDF treatment towards their child.