New dental filling hardens in seconds, could cut chair time

NCT ID NCT04708223

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Ivoclar Vivadent AG Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a new dental filling material that hardens in just 3 seconds with a special light, compared to standard fillings that take up to 40 seconds. Fifty-one adults with cavities or old fillings needing replacement received both types of fillings in different teeth. The goal was to see if the fast-curing material works just as well over two years, focusing on tooth sensitivity and overall quality.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Tetric PowerFill / Tetric PowerFlow (fast-curing dental composite)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to faster and more convenient dental fillings that require less time in the dentist's chair.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 51 participants. The new material may not be as durable or effective as standard fillings in the long term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARIES DEFECTIVE TOOTH RESTORATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Illinois College of Dentistry

Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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