This randomized split-mouth clinical trial will compare the effectiveness of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) versus 5% sodium fluoride varnish (FV) in reducing salivary Streptococcus mutans levels in children with bilateral caries. Each participant will receive SDF on one side of the mouth and FV on the contralateral side. The primary outcome is change in Dentocult SM Strip Mutans scores in plaque over 3 months. Secondary outcomes include plaque index, bleeding on probing, and adverse events.
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Change in Streptococcus mutans levels measured by Dentocult SM Strip Mutans test at baseline, 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months
Timeframe: 3 month