Which filling works best for Kids' cavities? new study tests top materials

NCT ID NCT07260357

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested three different materials (ProRoot MTA, NeoPUTTY MTA, and TheraCal PT) for a common dental procedure called pulpotomy in children aged 4-10. The goal was to see which material works best to save baby teeth with deep cavities. Researchers checked success by looking at pain, swelling, and X-ray results after 6 and 9 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

dental materials (ProRoot MTA, NeoPUTTY MTA, TheraCal PT)

What this could lead to

If one material proves superior, it could become the preferred choice for treating cavities in children's baby teeth, improving success rates and reducing discomfort.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial in healthy children, so results may not apply to all cases. The materials are already in use, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dentin caries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Dentistry

    Konya, Meram, 42090, Turkey (Türkiye)