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A post made to measure: can a custom fiber post save damaged front teeth?

NCT ID NCT07827755

Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 18, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Summary

Researchers at Cairo University compare two ways to rebuild root canal treated front teeth that have lost one or two side walls. Each participant receives either a custom-fit UHMWPE fiber post, shaped to their canal at the chair, or a standard prefabricated fiber post, both finished with a composite core and crown. The team measures the gap between the post and the remaining root canal filling on X-rays, then checks how well the post and crown stay in place over six months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a custom-fit UHMWPE fiber post with a composite core, compared with a prefabricated fiber post
What this could lead to
If the custom-fit post holds better, dentists could rebuild badly damaged front teeth with fewer replacements and retreatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short six-month study in one dental school. Fit on an X-ray may not predict how long a restoration lasts, and results may not apply to other teeth or clinics.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 84 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Endodontically treated maxillary anterior teeth (incisors and/or canines) * Presence of 1-2 missing coronal axial walls (mesial, distal, labial, and/or palatal), assessed at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) * Remaining sound tooth structure meeting minimum ferrule criteria: wall height ≥1.5-2 mm and circumferential thickness ≈1 mm * Adequate root canal filling with no radiographic signs of periapical pathology * Root length and canal morphology suitable for post space preparation * Patients aged 20-40 years * Willing and able to provide informed consent and attend follow-up visits Exclusion Criteria: * Teeth with 3 or more missing coronal axial walls (insufficient ferrule) * Evidence of active periapical pathology, root fracture, or root resorption * Insufficient remaining root length for adequate post retention * Signs of periodontal disease affecting tooth prognosis (e.g., mobility, inadequate periodontal support) * Systemic conditions contraindicating routine dental treatment * Pregnancy (if radiographic follow-up is required) * Inability to attend scheduled follow-up visits

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Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry Cairo University

    Cairo, Manial, 11553, Egypt