Effect of Curing Light with Different Intensities on the Penetration of Silver and Fluoride Ions and Dentin Hardness in Primary Carious Molars Following Silver Diamine Fluoride Application: A Comparative Microscopic Ex Vivo Study
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Background: A paradigm shift from surgical to medical approach for caries management has popularized silver diamine fluoride (SDF) as a preventive and interim caries arrest medicament. Few studies conducted have explored the effect of curing light on SDF's microbial property, its penetration, and effect on dentin. However, there is a research gap regarding the effect of different intensities of curing light on SDF performance. Aim: To determine the effect of different curing light intensities on SDF penetration depth and dentin hardness in carious lesions of primary molars. Materials and methods: ). A scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis was performed to check ion penetration after 1 week, and a Vickers hardness test was used to assess dentin hardness of both infected and affected dentin layers at 1-week and 1-month intervals. Based on the distribution of data, parametric and nonparametric tests were applied. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 was used for statistical analysis. The level of significance was set at 5%. Results: < 0.001) after 1 month. Conclusion: Applying SDF to carious lesions using a high-intensity dental curing light induced more silver ion precipitation in infected dentin and increased its hardness. How to cite this article: Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(7):766-772.
Authors: Rohan Bhatt, Megha Patel, Aakanxa Thakkar, Chhaya Patel, Disha Makwani, Foram Patel
Institution: Karnavati University
Language: English
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402494220