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Comparative Evaluation of the Cariostatic and Antibacterial Efficacy of Nano Silver Fluoride With Silver Diamine Fluoride in Children With Special Health Care Needs: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
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- Antibacterial efficacy of nano-silver, nano-chitosan and silver diamine fluoride againstBioinformation · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction Dental caries remains a significant public health concern, particularly among children with special health care needs, who are at increased risk due to challenges in oral hygiene maintenance and limited access to dental care. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is widely used to arrest caries but is associated with undesirable black staining. Nano silver fluoride (NSF) has been introduced as a potential alternative, offering effective caries management without aesthetic drawbacks. Hence, this randomized controlled clinical trial aimed to evaluate and compare the cariostatic and antibacterial efficacy of NSF and SDF in children with special health care needs (CSHCN) aged 4-12 years. Methods Forty-two children with mild to moderate intellectual disability (IQ 40-70) and 3-4 active carious lesions were randomized into two groups: Group 1 received SDF and Group 2 received NSF. Saliva samples were collected at baseline and after one month to assess
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