New gel may soothe sensitive teeth after dental work
NCT ID NCT04540835
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
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.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baskent University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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