Which filling wins for Kids' cavities? a Head-to-Head test

NCT ID NCT06195449

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of tooth-colored fillings—alkasite and glass ionomer—for cavities in baby molars. Children aged 5 to 7 with decayed molars will receive one of the two materials, and the fillings will be checked over time for signs of new decay, color match, and how well they hold up. The goal is to see which material performs better in everyday use for kids.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Alkasite restorative material (Cention N) compared with glass ionomer cement (GIC) for filling cavities in primary molars.
What this could lead to: If alkasite works better than glass ionomer, it could give children a more durable, better-looking filling for baby teeth, reducing the need for repeat treatments.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to all children. Fillings can still fail over time, and the new material may not outperform the standard one.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TOOTH DECAY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo University dental hospital

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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