SDF vs fluoride varnish for cavity bacteria in kids
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares a silver-containing liquid (SDF) to a fluoride varnish to see which works better at reducing cavity-causing bacteria in children's mouths. It may help your child if they have cavities in their baby teeth.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child must be between 3 and 8 years old.
- They need to have at least two baby molars (back teeth) with active cavities that are about the same size.
- Your child must be willing to cooperate during the dental visit (not too scared or anxious).
- No allergy to silver.
- No antibiotics taken in the last 4 weeks.
- No braces or other dental hardware that gets in the way of checking the teeth.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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