It was also shown that the binding of glucan to HA was
inhibited by the treatment of HA with fluoride solution,
but was slightly promoted by that with silver solution.
The adsorption of salivary proteins by HA was inhibited
by the treatment of HA with Ag(NH3)2F. This was due
to both fluoride and silver ions. Thus, the potential to
inhibit the S. mutans is more for SDF than any other
fluoridated solution. Also, Mei et al. (2013)[43] mentioned
that 38% SDF inhibits multi-species cariogenic biofilm
formation on dentin carious lesions and reduces the
demineralization process.