Tooth infection showdown: which filling material heals better?

NCT ID NCT07246512

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Valencia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares two materials used to seal the tip of a tooth root during surgery for persistent infections after root canal treatment. About 110 adults will receive either MTA or TotalFill BC-RRM Fast Set Putty. Researchers will check healing with 3D X-rays after one year to see which material works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and BioCeramic Root Repair Material (TotalFill BC-RRM Fast Set Putty)
What this could lead to: If one material proves more effective, it could improve healing rates for persistent tooth infections after root canal treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 110 patients and no blinding, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

periapical periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PERIAPICAL LESION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Valencia

Valencia, 46010, Spain

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