Ballet Dancers' teeth get a better fill: new ceramic outlasts standard composite
NCT ID NCT07598305
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two types of dental fillings for cavities and tooth wear at the gum line in 20 professional ballet dancers. One filling was a ceramic-like material (PICN) and the other was a self-hardening composite. Over 24 months, the ceramic fillings had zero failures, while the composite had a 20-30% failure rate. The ceramic also showed less dye leakage, suggesting a better seal. However, the study was small and only included dancers, so more research is needed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Polymer-infiltrated ceramic network (PICN) inlay and self-curing bioactive composite
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to more durable dental restorations for people with high bite forces, like athletes or those with bruxism.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, all ballet dancers, so results may not apply to the general population. Longer-term studies are needed.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kazumova
Moscow, 119048, Russia
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