New gel may soothe sensitive teeth after dental work

NCT ID NCT04540835

First seen Oct 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 38 times

Summary

This study tested a calcium-phosphate desensitizer applied under composite fillings to see if it reduces post-treatment tooth sensitivity. Fifty adults with cavities received either the desensitizer or no treatment. Pain was measured using a visual scale and a numerical rating. The goal was to find a simple way to ease discomfort after dental restorations.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baskent University

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

What this could mean

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

Active substance

calcium-phosphate desensitizer (Teethmate Desensitizer)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could give dentists a simple way to reduce tooth pain after getting a filling.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be modest.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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