Medical Management of Caries in the Primary Dentition Using Silver Nitrate

A dental prophylaxis is a cleaning procedure performed to thoroughly clean the teeth. Prophylaxis is an important dental treatment for halting the progression of periodontal disease and gingivitis.

Fluoride varnish is a highly concentrated form of fluoride which is applied to the tooth's surface, by a dentist, dental hygienist or other health care professional, as a type of topical fluoride therapy.

a small amount will be applied to the tooth via a cotton applicator. Silver nitrate is a colorless, odorless, transparent solution used as an escharotic, dehydrating and sclerosing agent.