When less is more: minimally invasive, evidence-based treatments for dentine caries in primary teeth – the Hall Technique and silver diamine fluoride

Al-yaseen, Waraf, Seifo, Nassar, Bhatia, Shannu ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6363-8306 and Innes, Nicola ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9984-0012 2021. When less is more: minimally invasive, evidence-based treatments for dentine caries in primary teeth – the Hall Technique and silver diamine fluoride. Primary Dental Journal 10 (4) , pp. 33-42. 10.1177/20501684211067354

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Abstract

Evidence supports minimally invasive dentistry, and we have a better understanding of dental caries as a biofilm-mediated disease. These factors, together with the current need to reduce aerosol generation, make treatment approaches such as the Hall Technique and the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) more relevant than ever. Successful treatment planning depends on carious lesions being detected, their status accurately assessed, and a correct diagnosis made. Choosing the most appropriate treatment options for the tooth and child relies on marrying this with a precise history and an understanding of indications and contraindications for treatments. This article outlines the optimal use of the Hall Technique and SDF, allowing dental practitioners and therapists to use these modalities as less invasive approaches to provide the highest quality treatment for children with dental caries; less is more.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Dentistry
Additional Information:	This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial license
Publisher:	Fgop
ISSN:	2050-1684
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	18 February 2022
Date of Acceptance:	30 November 2021
Last Modified:	21 Feb 2024 02:13
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/147672

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