Comparison of Microleakage of Different Silver Diamine Fluoride Formulations (Solutions and Gel) with Resin-modified Glass Ionomer Cement Restoration on Human Teeth by Dye Penetration Method Using Stereomicroscopy: An In Vitro Study

potassium iodide (KI) solution has been recommended in an effort to lessen the black discoloration.6 Silver diamine fluoride application can arrest carious lesion from going into deeper layers of dentin, but tooth structure or masticatory function cannot be stored because it is a noninvasive IntroductIonThe contemporary goal in caries management is to preserve demineralized, noncavitated enamel and dentin to the greatest extent possible over time.The ideal treatment for carious teeth that need conservative management is to completely remove the tooth tissues that are severely bacterially contaminated and not capable of remineralization, while preserving the affected dentin. 1 For many children, conventional dental care for early childhood caries (ECC) is frequently either not available or unaffordable.2 Also, cooperation of child patients during dental procedures is another significant difficulty for clinicians.As a result, alternative therapies that are simple to use and affordable are needed for the management of ECC in children. 3 For the treatment of dental caries, a few recommendations advise the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF).3 Silver diamine fluoride is a silver-based, noninvasive solution available for the treatment of carious primary and permanent teeth.It has a special antibacterial action, can stop further demineralization, and raises the microhardness of the surface.4 Black discoloration of the tooth structure following SDF application limits its use.Parents and guardians may object to the procedure since it affects the tooth's esthetic look, which makes the dentist hesitant to consider it.5 After applying SDF, using a 1-