Dentists test Gum-Friendly tooth repair technique

NCT ID NCT07661719

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at a dental technique called deep margin elevation (DME), where the edge of a filling is moved from below the gum line to above it. Researchers want to see if this helps keep gums healthier compared to leaving the edge below the gum. The study involves 45 adults with a treated back tooth that needs a crown or onlay. Each tooth will have one side treated with DME and the other side without, so the same tooth acts as its own comparison. The main goal is to check for gum bleeding, a sign of inflammation.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Deep Margin Elevation (a dental procedure using composite resin to move the edge of a filling above the gum line)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could show that deep margin elevation is a safe way to restore teeth without harming gums, helping dentists make better treatment decisions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 45 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the long-term effects on gum health are still unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Tooth, Nonvital

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ENDODONTICALLY TREATED TEETH PERIODONTAL HEALTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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