PARENTAL SATISFACTION OF SILVER DIAMINE FLUORIDE VERSUS HALL TECHNIQUE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CARIOUS PRIMARY MOLARS: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

Al-azhary, Hadeer Emad

doi:10.21608/adjc.2025.309794.1601

PARENTAL SATISFACTION OF SILVER DIAMINE FLUORIDE VERSUS HALL TECHNIQUE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CARIOUS PRIMARY MOLARS: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

Document Type : Original Article

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Hadeer Emad Al-azhary

Cairo University

10.21608/adjc.2025.309794.1601

Abstract

Aim: This study aims to assess parental satisfaction and treatment time of silver diamine fluoride versus Hall techniques in the management of carious primary molars.
Methodology: sixty carious primary molars with healthy pulp were assigned into two groups, intervention group: 38% silver diamine fluoride application after implementation of oral hygiene measures and removal of only food debris without caries removal. Control group: Hall technique which is the placement of a stainless-steel crown after removal of food debris only without caries removal. parental satisfaction and treatment time were assessed at the treatment visit. Parental satisfaction was recorded using a 4-point Likert scale. Treatment time was recorded using a digital chronometer.
Results: Regarding parental satisfaction, there was no statistically significant difference between both group scores. However, silver diamine fluoride showed a lower satisfaction score by 0.1 points than Hall technique (P= 0.321). Silver diamine fluoride showed statistically significant less operating time than Hall technique (P= 0.010).
Conclusion: almost all parents were pleased and highly accepted both techniques. Hall technique showed 100 % parental satisfaction due to the feature of complete sealing and protecting the tooth unlike SDF which requires additional restoration to prevent food accumulation. Considering that silver diamine fluoride consumes less chair time in comparison to Hall technique, it’s highly recommended in dental campaigns and areas deprived of facilities.

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