Dental fillings that soothe the tooth nerve? new trial tests bioactive materials
NCT ID NCT07715383
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares different bioactive restorative materials and placement techniques to see how they affect the health of the tooth's pulp (nerve) after treating deep cavities. Researchers will measure inflammatory markers in the fluid around the tooth and track post-treatment pain. The goal is to identify which materials and methods best protect the pulp and reduce inflammation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bioactive restorative materials (glass ionomer, resin-modified glass ionomer) placed using different techniques
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists choose filling materials that better protect the tooth's nerve and reduce inflammation after treating deep cavities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study measures short-term markers, not long-term tooth survival.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ain Shams University Hospitals
Cairo, Abbasia, Egypt
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