One shade fits all? new tooth filling aims to match any Child's tooth color

NCT ID NCT07716033

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares a new single-shade tooth-colored filling material, Omnichroma, to a standard multi-shade filling in children aged 3 to 5 years who have cavities in both upper front teeth. The goal is to see if the one-shade material can match the color of the surrounding tooth just as well or better, while also being durable and easy to use. Each child gets one tooth filled with the new material and the other with the standard material, and the fillings are evaluated over 12 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Tokuyama Palfique Omnichroma composite restoration
What this could lead to
If it works, this one-shade filling could simplify and speed up cavity repairs in young children, reducing chair time and the need for multiple color-matching steps.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 30 children, and the material may not match all tooth shades as claimed or may wear differently over time.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Ages

3 to 5 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age group of 3-5 years * Carious lesions in both primary maxillary central incisors involving enamel or enamel and dentin only * Similar extent of carious lesion in both primary maxillary central incisors * Willing to give informed consent * Willing to return for evaluations and follow up Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of pre shedding mobility * Deep carious lesions * Signs or symptoms of pulpal involvement * Presence of abscess, sinus tract, root resorption * Highly uncooperative patients * Medically compromised patients * Children with special health care needs

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Goa Dental College and Hospital

    Bambolim, Goa, 403202, India

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