Tiny study peers inside Kids' teeth to see how cavity treatment works
NCT ID NCT07586631
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at children's baby teeth that were previously treated for cavities with either silver diamine fluoride (SDF) plus a filling or just a filling alone. After the teeth are naturally lost or extracted, researchers will examine them under a microscope to see how the inner pulp tissue reacted. The goal is to understand the long-term effects of SDF on the tooth's nerve and blood supply. Only 6 children are enrolled, making this a very small, early-stage investigation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) followed by Resin Modified Glass Ionomer
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could provide a better understanding of how SDF affects the tooth's inner pulp, potentially improving cavity treatments for children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (only 6 participants) and is observational, not testing a new treatment. It may not provide conclusive results or apply to all children.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt
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