Can a squeezable filling match the standard for cavities?

NCT ID NCT07806578

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First seen Sep 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether an injectable, tooth-colored filling material works as well as a conventional one for repairing cavities in back teeth. Researchers will place both types of fillings in the mouths of 38 healthy young adults, each person getting both materials in different teeth. Over one year, they will check the fillings for appearance, function, and tooth health, and also examine the filling edges under a microscope to see how well they seal.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Two tooth-colored filling materials: an injectable resin composite (G-ænial Universal Injectable) and a conventional resin composite (G-ænial Posterior), both used to restore cavities in back teeth.
What this could lead to
If the injectable filling performs as well as the conventional one, it could offer dentists a faster, easier option for restoring cavities in back teeth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, one-year study, so longer-term results may differ. The injectable material might not hold up as well as the standard filling over time.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

38 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2022

Finished

May 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Systemically healthy individuals with good oral hygiene. * Presence of at least two carious lesions classified as International Caries * Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) scores 4 or 5 in permanent premolars and/or molars. * Teeth suitable for direct Class I resin composite restoration. * Presence of an antagonist and adjacent tooth for each eligible tooth. * Provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Bruxism. * Malocclusion. * Xerostomia. * Periodontal disease. * Previous restoration or endodontic treatment in an eligible tooth. * Periodontal or periapical pathology involving an eligible tooth. * Absence of an antagonist or adjacent tooth.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Dentistry

    Van, 65080, Turkey (Türkiye)

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