Silver Diamine Fluoride | American Dental Association
SDF is an alkaline solution with 38% weight/volume Ag(NH 3) 2 F. The silver functions as an antimicrobial, while fluoride is present in sufficient concentration to promote remineralization; 32-34 the ammonia (NH 3) present stabilizes the solution. 29 When in contact with the tooth, the diamine-silver ion complexes react with hydroxyapatite forming …