New fillings aim to fight off repeat cavities

NCT ID NCT07619378

First seen Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested four types of dental fillings in 120 adults at high risk for cavities to see if newer 'bioactive' materials can prevent new decay around the filling edge. Participants received one of four fillings and were checked for secondary cavities over 24 months. The goal is to find a filling that actively protects teeth, not just fills the hole.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • College of Dentistry, Jouf University

    Sakakah, Aljouf, 72388, Saudi Arabia

What this could mean

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

Active substance

dental filling materials (glass ionomer cement, giomer, Cention N, and composite resin)

What this could lead to

If successful, these materials could reduce the need for repeat dental work by better preventing new cavities around fillings.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial in high-risk adults, so results may not apply to everyone. Bioactive materials may not outperform standard fillings in real-world use.

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.