Which filling technique lasts longest? new study compares four methods
NCT ID NCT07415317
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at four different techniques for placing tooth-colored composite fillings in back teeth with cavities. Fifty patients received 200 fillings and were followed for 2 years to see how well the fillings held up, especially around the edges. The goal is to find the best method for long-lasting 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
- nanohybrid composite resin
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help dentists choose the best filling technique for longer-lasting tooth repairs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, short-term study (50 people, 2 years) comparing techniques, not testing a new drug or cure. Results may not apply to all patients or last beyond the study period.
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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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Faculty of Dentistry
Tanta, Egypt
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Restorative Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University
Tanta, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
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Restorative Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University
Tanta, Tanta, Egypt
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