New Self-Hardening fillings could make cavity repairs easier
NCT ID NCT07480070
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two types of tooth-colored fillings for cavities in back teeth: a self-hardening composite that sets without a special light, and a light-activated bioactive composite. Fifty adults received one of the two fillings, and their performance was tracked for two years. The goal was to see if the self-hardening material works as well as the standard light-cured option.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Self-cured resin composite (Stela, SDI) and light-cured bioactive nano-hybrid resin composite (Beautifill II, Shofu)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, self-cured composites could offer a simpler, more reliable option for filling cavities in hard-to-reach areas without needing a curing light.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or tooth types, and long-term durability beyond 2 years is unknown.
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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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The British University in Egypt
Cairo, Elshorouk City, 4914085, Egypt
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