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Can a new dental device make Kids' cavity fillings less scary?

NCT ID NCT07718412

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cumhuriyet University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether an all-in-one dental isolation system called Isolite is more comfortable for children than the traditional rubber dam during cavity treatment. Sixty-six kids aged 8 to 12 will try both methods in random order, and researchers will measure pain, comfort, and satisfaction. The goal is to see if Isolite can improve the dental experience for young patients.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Isolite isolation system and rubber dam isolation
What this could lead to
If Isolite proves more comfortable, it could become a preferred isolation method for children's dental procedures, improving their treatment experience.
What could go wrong
This is a small crossover trial with 66 children, so results may not apply broadly. Isolite may not significantly improve comfort over rubber dam.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 8 to 12 years. * Systemically healthy children. * Presence of dentinal caries (ICDAS scores 4-6) requiring restorative treatment in bilateral permanent mandibular first molars. * Cooperative behavior, defined as a Frankl Behavior Rating Scale score of 3 or 4. * Ability of the child and parent/legal guardian to understand the study procedures and provide assent/consent. * Written informed consent provided by the parent or legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of systemic disease or special health care needs. * Acute dental pain, dental abscess, or dental trauma requiring emergency treatment. * Previous painful or negative dental experiences that could influence behavioral responses. * Known allergy or contraindication to any material used during treatment. * Inability to complete both treatment visits. * Refusal of the child or parent/legal guardian to participate.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries Patient Satisfaction

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Dental caries

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry, Sivas Cumhuriyet University

    Sivas, Merkez, 58050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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