Could a common solvent make your fillings last longer?
NCT ID NCT07196618
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether applying dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to aging teeth before placing a filling improves how well the filling bonds and reduces tiny leaks that can cause decay. Thirty adults aged 50-75 with non-cavity tooth lesions will receive either DMSO or chlorhexidine pretreatment. Their fillings will be checked at 2 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months using standard dental criteria.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a better way to prepare teeth for fillings, making them last longer and reducing the need for repeat dental work.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. DMSO may not outperform existing treatments like chlorhexidine.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al-Azhar university
Cairo, Egypt
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