Pediatric Dentistry · single question
A young, non-cooperative child has rampant caries. Which is an appropriate caries-arresting agent in this situation?
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Correct answer: A. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF)
- A. Correct. SDF arrests caries non-invasively with minimal cooperation needed—ideal for pre-cooperative or special-needs children.
- B. Extensive restorative work without cooperation/anesthesia is not feasible or safe.
- C. Composites require isolation that an uncooperative child cannot tolerate.
- D. Antibiotics do not treat caries.
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