No-Drill fix for Kids' cavities? resin and fluoride put to the test
NCT ID NCT07112963
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three ways to stop early cavities in children's baby molars: fluoride varnish alone, a resin coating alone, or both together. Twenty-six kids aged 4 to 9 with very early, non-cavitated cavities were treated and checked over 12 months. The goal was to see which approach best prevents the cavity from getting worse.
What this could mean
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Active substance
resin infiltrant and fluoride varnish
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple resin coating or fluoride varnish can stop early cavities in children's baby teeth without drilling.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 26 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The treatments only work on very early, non-cavitated lesions and won't fix deeper cavities.
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Locations
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Inonu University, Faculty of Dentistry
Malatya, Malatya, 44000, Turkey (Türkiye)