New study tests better fillings for kids with sensitive teeth
NCT ID NCT06987448
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested two types of dental overlays in 20 children aged 8-13 with Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH), a condition that weakens enamel and causes tooth sensitivity. Each child received one overlay made from a hybrid composite and another from a hybrid ceramic, placed on opposite sides of the mouth. Over six months, dentists checked how well each material held up and whether it reduced tooth sensitivity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dental restoration materials (nanohybrid composite block and hybrid ceramic block)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which dental material works better for restoring teeth in children with MIH, leading to more comfortable and longer-lasting fillings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, short-term study (20 children, 6 months) comparing two materials. Results may not apply to all children or predict long-term performance.
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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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Marmara University, School of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Marmara Üniversitesi Sağlık Yerleşkesi, Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi, Başıbüyük Yolu 9/3 34854 Başıbüyük / Maltepe / İSTANBUL.
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)
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