Which tooth filling lasts longest? new study puts four materials to the test
NCT ID NCT07285772
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested four different types of tooth fillings in 40 people to see which one holds up best over 18 months. The fillings were checked for things like shine, staining, and cracks. The goal is to help dentists pick the best material for long-lasting repairs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dental filling materials (short fiber composite, long fiber composite, glass ionomer, flowable composite)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists choose the best filling material for long-lasting tooth repairs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and longer-term effects beyond 18 months are unknown.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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35 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: * Proper oral hygiene * Availability for follow-up periods Exclusion Criteria: * Endodontically treated or non-vital teeth * Parafunctional habits such as tooth clenching or grinding
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Restorative Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University
Tanta, Tanta, Egypt
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