Child Discomfort and Parental Acceptability of Silver Diamine Fluoride and Alternative Restorative Treatment

Child Discomfort and Parental Acceptability of Silver Diamine Fluoride and Alternative Restorative Treatment: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

The aim of the current study was to compare pain perception of young children treated with SDF and ART, as well as their parents' acceptability of both modalities.

Eighty, 3-8-years-old children, having at least one deciduous asymptomatic tooth with active caries were randomly assigned into 2 groups; SDF for caries arresting in the test group, and ART for caries removal in the control group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Negative and definitely negative behavior according to Frankl's behavior rating scale.
• Having at least one deciduous asymptomatic tooth with active caries, as defined by the International Caries Detection and Assessment System; ICDAS II scores 4, 5, 6.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children who suffered from silver allergy, oral ulcerations, pulpal infections and whose parents needed immediate permanent restorations.