Dentists test deeper fillings to avoid gum surgery

NCT ID NCT07169305

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at a dental procedure called deep margin elevation (DME) for fixing cavities that go below the gum line. Researchers want to see if placing the filling slightly deeper than usual is safe for the gums and tooth nerve. They will treat 81 adults with deep cavities and check gum health, tooth health, and filling quality over time.

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 filling material)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that dentists can repair deep cavities without needing more invasive gum surgery, preserving tooth and gum health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, non-randomized trial with only 81 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure might still cause gum inflammation or other issues long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEEP MARGIN ELEVATION PULPAL AND PERIODONTAL HEALTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

PGIDS
RECRUITING

Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India

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