Fluoride applications · CDA

What is the main benefit of silver diamine fluoride (SDF)?

  1. It whitens enamel
  2. It arrests active carious lesions
  3. It desensitises nerve endings immediately
  4. It seals pits and fissures
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Correct answer: It arrests active carious lesions

SDF effectively halts caries progression. It is especially valuable when traditional restorative treatment is not possible.

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