Dental filling showdown: which adhesive method lasts longest?

NCT ID NCT03244124

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Universidade Federal Fluminense Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests four different ways to apply a new universal dental adhesive when fixing cavities on the side of teeth. Fifty patients will receive a total of 200 fillings, each using a different application method. The fillings will be checked every six months for four years to see which method keeps the filling in place best and prevents staining or decay.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Futurabond Universal adhesive system
What this could lead to: If successful, this could identify the best method to apply dental adhesive, making fillings last longer and reducing the need for repeat dental work.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 patients. Results may not apply to all dental situations, and the study only looks at one type of adhesive.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dentin sensitivity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DENTAL RESTORATION FAILURE OF MARGINAL INTEGRITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa

Ponta Grossa, Paraná, 84010-290, Brazil
Universidade Federal Fluminense - School of Dentistry

Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, 28625-650, Brazil

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