Comparative evaluation of salivary Streptococcus mutans count after Silver Diamine Fluoride treatment with Glass Ionomer Cement versus Stainless Steel Crown -A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study is a randomized, single-blinded, single-centre trial comparing the salivary Streptococcus mutans count after Silver Diamine Fluoride treatment with Glass Ionomer Cement versus Stainless Steel Crown  in 22 children aged 4–8 years, presenting to the Outpatient Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, MAIDS, New Delhi. Participants will be randomly allocated into two equal groups (n=11) using a single-blinded, simple randomization technique via lottery method. Group 1 will receive SDF application followed by GIC restoration, while Group 2 will receive SDF application followed by SSC restoration. saliva samples will be collected using the drooling technique before, 24 hours, 72 hours and one month post intervention. The need for this study arises from the lack of studies that evaluated the effect of SDF in conjunction with different restorations on S. mutans level in saliva which can provide valuable insights into improving preventive and restorative dental care using SDF.