3D-Printed fillings face off against traditional ones in tooth trial
NCT ID NCT07429747
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether 3D-printed fillings work as well as standard bulk-filled resin ones for large cavities in back teeth. About 50 adults aged 22 to 45 with deep decay in a molar will receive one of the two filling types. Researchers will check the fillings' strength, fit, and appearance over time to see which option lasts longer and is more cost-effective.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 50 people
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- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
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Oct 2027
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Other sponsor
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22 to 45 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: Patient-related: * Adults aged 22 to 45 years. * Low to moderate caries risk. * Normal occlusion. * No signs or symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders. * Satisfactory oral hygiene. * Medically fit to receive routine restorative dental treatment. Lesion-related: * Permanent molar requiring a compound Class II restoration. * Primary carious lesion classified as ICDAS score 5. * Presence of an adjacent tooth and a sound opposing tooth in occlusion. * No clinical signs or symptoms of irreversible pulpitis in the involved, adjacent, or opposing teeth. * No radiographic evidence of periapical pathology. Exclusion Criteria: Patient-related: * Bruxism. * Poor cooperation. * Inability or unwillingness to attend follow-up visits. * Anticipated travel during the study period. * Poor oral hygiene. * Chronic or advanced periodontitis. * Known allergy to any study materials. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Lesion-related: * Teeth with visible fractures or cracks. * Rampant caries. * Defective restorations on adjacent or opposing teeth. * Atypical extrinsic staining that may interfere with evaluation. * Radiographic signs of apical pathology.
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