Effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment on the Quality of Life of Children

Abstract

Background: Early childhood caries is known to affect the quality of life of children. Silver diamine fluoride
is a desensitizing agent used for preventing and arresting dental caries. It is inexpensive and can be easily
applied.
Aim: The aim of the present study was to find the effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) treatment on the
Oral Health-Related Quality of Life
Method: ECHOIS questionnaire designed to evaluate the child’s behavior, physical abilities, pain,
temperament, and how well the child gets along with other people was distributed to the parents of children
aged 1-5 with ECC with reversible pulpitis. The questionnaire has two components ie Family Impact Score
and Child Impact Score. The parents were asked to fill the questionnaire at baseline and one month after
SDF application.
Results : Significant difference was observed in the mean Child Impact Score(CIS) and Family Impact
Score(FIS) at baseline and one month follow up. SDF application significantly improved the quality of life
of children(P<0.005). Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was used to check the level of significance in the mean
difference of the CIS and FIS at the base line and one month follow up
Conclusion: Children with ECC after the application of SDF showed improvement in the quality of life at
one-month follow up compared with the baseline as measured by ECHOIS questionnaire