SDF Flashcards
SDF brand name
Advantage Arrest
Riva Star
Advantage Arrest indications
Treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity for use in adults over the age of 21
SDF Ingredients
25% Silver
5% Fluoride
8% Diamine
62% Deionized water
Silver
Antimicrobial: Denatures proteins breaks cell walls and membranes inhibits DNA replication
Fluoride promotes
Remineralization
Diamine
Stabilizer
Vaporizes at body temperature
Silver per drop
9.5 mg
Fluoride per drop
2.24
Safety for a 10 kg child
Silver: 400 drops
Fluoride w/o 5% varnish : 22 drops
With 5% varnish: 17 drops
Goals of SDF
Decrease dentin hypersensitivity
Caries control and arrest
SDF caries control is
More effective than F varnish and interim therapeutic restorations
Stops and prevents 80% of lesions
Diet and Hygeine must also improve simultaneously
Goals of SDF until
Teeth can be restored
Teeth exfoliate
SDF contraindications
Silver allergy
Irreversible pulpitis or pulpal necrosis
Ulcerative gingivitis
SDF risks to taste
Transient metallic or bitter taste
-Use fluoride varnish to cover up taste
SDF stain
Caries
Clothing
Countertops