Effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride as a Treatment for Caries in Comparison to Traditional Restorative Techniques

No caries removal will take place. The tooth will be dried and Silver Diamine Fluoride will be placed on the carious dentin until saturated. Excess will be blotted dry with a cotton pellet.

These children will receive restorative dental care in alignment with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines, within the confines of the Mott Children's Health Center clinic. This treatment typically includes administration of local anesthesia, placement of rubber dam, caries removal with rotary and hand instruments, and placement of a final restoration.