DENTAL CARIES

This study tests whether 3D-printed composite resin fillings work as well as semi-direct composite resin fillings for cavities or damaged back teeth. About 60 adults aged 25 to 40 who need two similar fillings will get one of each type. Researchers will check for cracks, wear, an…

This study tests two methods of placing a bulk-fill composite filling material in cavities on the chewing surfaces of back teeth. One method places the material all at once, while the other builds it up in thin layers. Researchers will check how well each method holds up over tim…

This study compares a new injectable tooth filling material to a conventional one for treating cavities in back teeth (molars). About 120 people with cavities will receive one of the two fillings. Researchers will check how well the fillings hold up over time, looking at color, c…

This study looks at two methods for placing glass ionomer fillings in the back baby teeth of 200 South African children aged 4-8. One method is done in a classroom using hand tools (ART), the other in a mobile clinic with standard equipment. Researchers will track how long the fi…

This study compares two types of dental cement used to place tooth-colored inlays (fillings) in cavities of back teeth. Fifty adults with large cavities or broken fillings will receive an inlay and be followed for 18 months to see which cement performs better in terms of strength…

This study looks at two materials, ferric sulphate and putty MTA, used to treat deep cavities in children's baby teeth. The goal is to see which one works better and is safer than a traditional chemical. Sixty healthy children will be treated and followed for up to a year to chec…

This study looks at how well a new type of tooth-colored ceramic (3D shaded zirconia) works for making dental crowns, onlays, and bridges in a single dental visit using a computer design and milling machine. About 82 adults aged 18 to 75 who need a crown or onlay on a back tooth …

This study tests three non-drilling treatments—silver diamine fluoride, a self-assembling peptide, and fluoride varnish—to see if they can stop or reverse early cavities in children's baby teeth. About 90 kids aged 4-10 with early tooth decay will be randomly assigned to one of t…

This study tests three different fluoride treatments—silver diamine fluoride gel, a special fluoride varnish, and a standard fluoride gel—to see which one best stops early childhood cavities. Ninety healthy children with at least one active cavity will receive one of the treatmen…

This study tests three types of dental fillings—high-viscosity glass ionomer, bulk-fill composite, and conventional composite—in 110 adults with deep cavities. The goal is to see which material performs best and causes less irritation to the tooth's nerve. Participants are health…

This study compares a new self-cured bioactive filling material to a standard one for treating deep cavities in back teeth. Twenty-five patients with two decayed molars will receive one of each filling, then be monitored for up to two years. Researchers will measure how well the …

This study compares a new bioactive filling material to a standard resin composite for treating cavities. 31 adults with at least two cavities will receive both types of fillings and be monitored for up to 4 years. The goal is to see which material performs better in terms of dur…

This study tested four different types of tooth-colored fillings (flowable resin composites) to see which works best for fixing cavities. Twenty-eight adults each received at least four fillings, and the fillings were checked over two years. The goal was to find out if newer, sel…

This study compared two types of tooth fillings for cavities between teeth. 23 adults received either a glass ionomer or a bulk-fill composite resin filling. The fillings were checked at regular visits over 4 years to see how well they held up. The goal was to find out which mate…

This study compares two materials used to make dental onlays (a type of tooth filling for molars): a high-performance polymer called BioHPP and a ceramic called lithium disilicate. Forty participants received onlays made from one of these materials. Researchers will evaluate how …

This study tests a blue dye called BlueCheck to see if it can find early tooth decay and track whether the decay is healing. Twelve adults will wear a special denture with pieces of human tooth enamel for 28 days. The dye's results are compared to standard dental tools to see if …

This study tests whether teaching children in Uganda how to brush their teeth, use fluoride varnish, and eat healthy foods can prevent cavities. About 610 school children aged 5-17 will be split into two groups: one gets the prevention program, the other does not. Researchers wil…

This study tests different ways of applying a dental adhesive and filling material to see which method keeps fillings intact and stain-free for up to 5 years. Fifty adults with cavities or old fillings needing replacement will receive four different filling types. The goal is to …

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) game can lower anxiety and pain in children aged 6 to 10 during their first dental treatment. Half of the 88 kids will wear VR glasses showing an interactive game that explains each step, while the other half gets the standard 'tell…

This study compares three types of dental onlays (a type of filling that covers part of a tooth) for treating cavities. It involves 36 adults who each need at least three onlays. The onlays are made using 3D printing, milling, or indirect resin composite. Researchers will check h…

This study looks at two common treatments for cavities in children's baby molars: ferric sulfate and sodium hypochlorite. Researchers will check how well each treatment worked by examining kids aged 4-9 during routine dental visits over 2 years. The goal is to see which agent lea…

This study compares four different dental filling materials in 20 patients with cavities in their back teeth. The fillings are evaluated over 9 months for how well they hold up, look, and affect tooth health. The goal is to see if newer bioactive materials perform better than sta…