Which filling material best saves Children's baby teeth?
NCT ID NCT07769697
First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Summary
This trial tests four different materials used in pulpotomy, a procedure that removes infected pulp from a decayed baby tooth to save it. About 140 children aged 4 to 9 with deep cavities in their primary molars will receive one of the four materials. Researchers will check the teeth at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months to see which material keeps the tooth healthy and pain-free, both clinically and on X-rays.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Four pulpotomy materials: ferric sulfate, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), calcium-enriched mixture (CEM), and TheraCal PT, applied after removing the damaged pulp in primary molars.
- What this could lead to
- If one material proves more successful, it could become the preferred choice for saving decayed baby teeth, reducing pain and the need for early tooth loss.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-sized trial, and results may not apply to all children or tooth types. Some materials may cause tooth sensitivity or fail over time, leading to infection or extraction.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Inonu University
Battalgazi, Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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