title: Back to the future: the medical management of caries introduction.
abstract: Based on the literature, a protocol was developed involving the application of 25 percent silver nitrate directly to cavitated caries lesions, immediately followed by 5 percent sodium fluoride varnish. This protocol results in arrest of active caries lesions. This minimally invasive treatment is well-accepted by patients and reduces anxieties related to dental office visits.
authors.affiliation: Shoreview Dental LLC, Keizer, Oregon 97303, USA.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Duffin
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy*; D003752:Dental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D012835:Silver Nitrate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012969:Sodium Fluoride / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D012969:Sodium Fluoride; D012835:Silver Nitrate