Journal of Research in Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences

en In Vitro Efficacy of Potassium Iodide and Glutathione in Masking Silver Diamine Fluoride-Induced Staining in Primary Molars Restorative Dentistry Restorative Dentistry Original article Original article <div style="text-align: justify;">Background and Aim: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an effective cariostatic agent used in minimally invasive dentistry. However, one major drawback of SDF is dark staining after its application, limiting its clinical use. This study quantified the color change associated with the application of SDF on extracted carious primary molars, the potential masking effects of potassium iodide (KI) and glutathione, and the effect of aging on their masking effect.    Materials and Methods: In this in vitro experimental study, 45 extracted primary carious molars with International Caries Detection Assessment System scores 5 and 6 were collected, cleaned of debris, and stored in distilled water until use. Previously restored teeth and those with pulpal involvement were excluded. The selected teeth were randomly categorized into 3 groups (n=15) for the application of SDF (group 1), SDF+ KI (group 2), and SDF+ glutathione (group 3). Test materials were applied, and images were captured immediately and on day 14. The mean gray values were calculated using Image J software and tabulated. Statistical analysis was done using paired t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Tukey’s test (alpha=0.05).    Results: KI and glutathione were able to mask the staining of SDF compared to SDF alone. SDF+ KI showed the least staining compared to other groups after a 14-day period, which was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Within the study limitations, KI can be considered as a potential masking agent that can overcome the black staining caused by SDF, which is the main barrier to parental acceptance of SDF treatment.  </div> Dental Caries, Glutathione, Potassium Iodide, Tooth, Deciduous, Silver Compounds 321 329 http://jrdms.dentaliau.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1777-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Deepthi Nirmal Gavarraju drdeepthipedo@sids.ac.in 100319475328460016121 100319475328460016121 Yes Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Takkellapadu, Guntur, India Jahnavi Chalasani chalasanijahnavi@gmail.com 100319475328460016122 0009-0002-0893-2868 No Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Takkellapadu, Guntur, India Sai Sankar A.J saisamata@gmail.com 100319475328460016123 100319475328460016123 No Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Takkellapadu, Guntur, India Raja Satish Prathigudupu rajasatish79@gmail.com 100319475328460016124 100319475328460016124 No Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Takkellapadu, Guntur, India Dhanush Ramayanapu dk.ramayanapu@gmail.com 100319475328460016125 0009-0003-1493-5149 No Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Takkellapadu, Guntur, India