Tooth-Saving survey: do egyptian dentists choose repair over replacement?

NCT ID NCT06417879

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study surveyed 323 licensed Egyptian dentists to understand their attitudes and practices regarding repairing old dental fillings instead of replacing them. The goal was to see how well dentists follow the modern, tooth-preserving approach of minimally invasive dentistry. Participants answered a questionnaire about their knowledge and choices when faced with a damaged filling.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could reveal how well Egyptian dentists understand and apply restoration repair, guiding future education and training to promote tooth-preserving dentistry.
What could go wrong: This is a survey-based study, not a treatment trial. Results rely on self-reporting, which may not reflect actual practice. Findings are specific to Egypt and may not apply elsewhere.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ATTITUDE DENTAL RESTORATION REPAIR PRACTICE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo university

Giza, Giza Governorate, 12311, Egypt

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