3-Second fillings: new dental material tested for speed and comfort
NCT ID NCT04686422
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new dental filling material that hardens in just 3 seconds using a special light. 39 people with cavities or old fillings that needed replacement received the new filling. Researchers checked for pain, sensitivity, and how well the fillings held up over time.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for DENTAL CARIES are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
UAB School of Dentistry
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294-0007, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Could a simple WhatsApp nudge cut childhood tooth decay?
- Can a new filling material reduce Post-Dental-Work tooth pain?
- Which filling base lasts longest? a Head-to-Head test
- A cleaner look at cavities: does polishing or bleaching skew detection?
- Which filling lasts longer in Kids' teeth? a Head-to-Head test
- A new topical treatment may spare teeth from root canals