Which filling fights cavity bacteria best in Kids' teeth?

NCT ID NCT07776912

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests three different tooth-filling materials—Cention-N, Zirconomer, and resin-modified glass ionomer—in children aged 4 to 9 who have cavities in their baby molars. The goal is to see how well each filling holds up over time and how it affects bacteria levels and acidity in the mouth. The study will help determine which material might be a better choice for restoring young children's teeth.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Three dental filling materials: Cention-N, Zirconomer, and resin-modified glass ionomer
What this could lead to
If one material performs better, it could point to a more durable, bacteria-resistant option for filling cavities in children's baby teeth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to all children. Fillings can fail over time, and the materials may not show clear differences.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 45 people

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Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 9 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged between 4-9 years. * Children who have Class I lesions in both the maxillary and mandibular arches. * Primary molar teeth had class I carious lesions in occlusal pits and fissures; the gap between intercuspal surfaces should not be exceeded during cavity preparation. * Primary molars free of periapical pathosis. * Primary molars free root resorption. Exclusion Criteria: * Primary molars with preapical pathosis or hypersensitivity. * Primary molars with periodontal diseases or mobile molar tooth that indicated for extraction. * Nonfunctioning teeth with no opposing dentition; heavy occlusion or signs of severe attrition; and endodontically treated teeth.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Al-Azhar University (Faculty of Dentistry)

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, 11651, Egypt

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