UTILIZAÇÃO DO DIAMINO FLUORETO DE PRATA COMO ESTRATÉGIA PARA TRATAMENTO DA CÁRIE NA PRIMEIRA INFÂNCIA EM PACIENTE NÃO COLABORADOR: RELATO DE CASO

Abstract

Objective: to report the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for the treatment of caries in early childhood in a 3-year-old non-collaborating patient. Case report: at the initial clinical examination, performed with protective stabilization, it was verified that the patient was in the primary dentition period, had excessive accumulation of visible biofilm, no dental sensibility or any other symptom, but had multiple active caries lesions in all teeth except the lower incisors. It was decided to use SDF 30% (Cariestop®) for the treatment of caries lesions and also as an alternative for managing behavior, which was classified using the Frankl Behavioral Scale. In the initial consultation, the first application was performed, for 2 minutes, directly on the dentin cavitated lesions of the teeth of the upper left hemiarch, after previous dental prophylaxis. In the second appointment, the product was applied into the lesions on the upper right hemiarch, while in the third visit, the SDF was applied to the lower molars and canines. In all consultations, instructions on oral hygiene and diet were given to the guardian. Results: during the treatment, the patient showed a significant improvement in behavior, which had been definitely negative in the first consultation.  She sat alone in the dental chair and did not need protective stabilization at her last visit, showing positive behavior. There was also an arrest of carious lesions due to the use of DFP. Conclusion: The use of SDF for the treatment of cavitated carious lesions in non- collaborating patients was considered an effective strategy both for arresting the lesions and for improving the condition behavior.