SDF (3) Flashcards
T/F: Drilling and filling cures tooth decay.
False
Repairs damage
What is the label indication of Advantage Arrest (SDF)?
Treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity in adults over 21 y.o.
Silver makes up what percentage of SDF?
Silver 25%
Fluoride 5%
Diamine 8%
Deionized water 62%
What is the lethal dose of silver?
LD 380mg/kg (SDF = 9.5mg/drop)
How many drops of SDF would it take for lethal dose of silver or toxic dose of fluoride?
Silver - 400 drops
Fluoride - about 20
T/F: Caries control and arrest is the label use for SDF.
False
Off-label use
What are the contraindications of using SDF?
- Silver allergy
- Irreversible pulpitis/necrotic pulp
- Ulcerative gingivitis
How much does SDF cost?
$0.60/drop
What patients are good candidates for SDF?
- Rampant caries
- Patients with difficulty receiving treatment
- Difficult teeth
- Teeth with limited time left
What are the basic steps for applying SDF?
- Isolate and DRY
- Apply for 60 seconds
- Apply fluoride varnish (for taste)
- Throw away gloves (will stain)
T/F: SDF can be applied interproximally with floss.
True
T/F: Two applications of SDF is better than 1.
True
Apply every 6 months`
T/F: Curing light should be used after SDF application.
False
Do SDF at the end of appointment
T/F: You should poke with an explorer to be sure lesion is hard after application of SDF.
False
Use perio probe or dycal instrument
T/F: Bond strength is affected by SDF.
False
