New coating for root canal fillings may reduce leakage
NCT ID NCT07205809
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This lab study will test 60 extracted human teeth to see if a special coating on gutta-percha (the material used to fill root canals) helps create a tighter seal compared to standard gutta-percha. Both groups will use the same bioceramic sealer. The goal is to find which combination prevents leakage better, which could improve root canal success rates.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bioceramic-coated gutta percha
- What this could lead to
- If bioceramic-coated gutta percha seals better, it could lead to more successful root canal treatments and fewer infections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small lab study on extracted teeth, not in real patients. Results may not translate directly to clinical practice.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Dentistry, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad
Islamabad, 52000, Pakistan
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