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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Locations
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College of Dentistry, Jouf University
Sakakah, Aljouf, 72388, Saudi Arabia
What this could mean
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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
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