Silver Diamine Fluoride

Question 1

FDA approval for silver dental arrest is a treatment for ______ for adults over the age of __

Answer 1

dental hypersensitivity, 21

Question 2

silver diamine fluoride is not approved for use ______..

Answer 2

• in children

- for caries prevention/control

Question 3

non-FDA approved silver diamine use

Answer 3

• prevent secondary caries as a cavity liner

- management of incipient dentinal caries

Question 4

silver diamine can be a _____

Answer 4

pulp irritant

Question 5

Interim application of caries arresting medicament code

Answer 5

D1354

Question 6

silver diamine is a _______ that is made ___ in water by the addition of ____

Answer 6

silver fluoride salt, soluble, ammonia

Question 7

components of silver diamine
25% \_\_
5% \_\_\_
8% \_\_\_
62% \_\_\_

Answer 7

Ag
F
NH3
H2O

Question 8

silver phosphate color

Answer 8

yellow

Question 9

silver-protein color

Answer 9

unknown

Question 10

silver oxide color

Answer 10

black

Question 11

calcium fluoride color

Answer 11

colorless

Question 12

research studies are only as strong as….

Answer 12

the specific research question being addressed

Question 13

silver oxide found in Duracell “coin” batteries, and LD50 is _____

Answer 13

2820 mg/kg

Question 14

silver diamine fluoride is ___ mg/kg

Answer 14

380-520 mg/kg

Question 15

silver stains ____ black

Answer 15

• soft tissue
• porous enamel
• dentin
• skin/fingernails

Question 16

soft tissue stains ____

Answer 16

go away in a few days

Question 17

porous enamel/dentin is ________ with silver diamine use

Answer 17

permanently stained

Question 18

SDF is a ____ liquid and ______ and turn black

Answer 18

clear, takes time to oxide

Question 19

adding iodide has ____ esthetic effects but not ____ esthetic effects

Answer 19

immediate, long-term

Question 20

contraindications

Answer 20

1. food debris
2. occlusal decay
3. interproximal decay that leads to space loss
4. esthetic
5. Ag allergy

Question 21

cost estimate

Answer 21

“50 cents per drop”