Can a new cement save teeth with deep decay better than the standard?
NCT ID NCT06256601
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a calcium silicate cement outperforms the standard calcium hydroxide material when used to treat deep cavities close to the tooth's nerve. Adults aged 18 to 45 with at least one deep cavity will receive one of the two materials after partial decay removal. Researchers will check the restorations for fractures, sensitivity, and signs of further decay over 18 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- calcium silicate cement (Theracal) compared to calcium hydroxide (Dycal)
- What this could lead to
- If calcium silicate proves more effective, it could become a preferred material for preserving tooth vitality in deep cavities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 80 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Both materials are already in use, so major breakthroughs are unlikely.
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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
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Hacettepe University
Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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