The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) compared to chlorhexidine (CHX) as a cavity disinfectant in primary molars after Atraumatic Restorative Treatment approach (ART).
Age range
4 Years – 6 Years
Sex
ALL
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Microbiological assessment of total viable bacterial count
Timeframe: First day (baseline)
Microbiological assessment of streptococcus mutans count
Timeframe: First day (baseline)
Microbiological assessment of lactobacilli count
Timeframe: First day (baseline)
Change in the total viable count.
Timeframe: 14 days
Change in the lactobacilli count.
Timeframe: 14 days
Change in the streptococcus mutans count.
Timeframe: 14 days