540 - Efficacy of SDF for Interproximal Caries in Posterior Primary Dentition

Saturday, May 25, 2024

2:00 PM – 2:10 PM EST

Location: Exhibit Hall (back left corner of the hall, space 137)

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Presenting Author(s)

Alison N. Agee, DDS

Resident
Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Co-Author(s)

SS

Scott Schwartz, DDS, MPH

Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
ST

Sarat Thikkurissy, DDS, MS, MA

Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Cincinnati, OH
JC

Jennifer Cully, DMD, MEd

Children's National Hospital - Washington D.C.

Program Director(s)

Scott Schwartz, DDS, MPH

Program Director
Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Abstract:

Purpose: Multiple studies have been conducted showing a high efficacy of SDF in arresting carious lesions found on occlusal and smooth surfaces. However, only one study has been published assessing the incidence of interproximal caries arrest following SDF application in primary dentition. As such, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of SDF treatment in arresting posterior interproximal caries lesions in the primary dentition by conducting a prospective study.

Methods: Healthy children who are able to cooperate for radiographs and have posterior teeth primary teeth in contact that are presenting for limited, comprehensive or periodic exams where bitewing radiographs are exposed, and interproximal carious lesions are diagnosed are the focus of this study. Qualifying lesions are identified by calibrated study staff and informed consent is obtained from parents for SDF placement. SDF is placed according to study protocol twice (initial application and secondary application) and then bitewing radiographs are exposed 6 months after initial application to assess progression/arrest of lesion.

Results: Final Data Pending

Conclusion: Final Data Pending. The results of this study can be used to help guide clinicians in how to manage interproximal caries in the primary dentition.

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