Discoveries in Dental Focus #3 – The Pros and Cons of Using Silver Fluoride in Dentistry
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Welcome to the Discoveries in Dental focus series. This series highlights recent dental discoveries and saves you time having to read through numerous journal articles.
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This episode is an overview of silver fluoride in dentistry. It covers the differences between silver diamine fluoride and silver fluoride, the history of silver compounds, benefits like antibacterial properties and caries arrest, as well as drawbacks such as tooth staining and contraindications. Dr Haydyn shares his perspectives on when silver fluoride can be useful and when it should be avoided in practice.
Discoveries in Dental Focus #2 – Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) for Endodontic procedures
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Welcome to the Discoveries in Dental focus series. This series highlights recent dental discoveries and saves you time having to read through numerous journal articles.
Hosted by @dr.haydynbathurst
In this episode I discuss the use of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), a calcium silicate-based cement used in endodontic procedures such as pulp capping and preventing pulpal exposure, even in cases of irreversible pulpitis. However, there are potential contradictions in using MTA, such as the need for an aseptic environment and the potential for pulp exposure, which may negate its effectiveness.
