New dental fillings put to the test in small study
NCT ID NCT07394751
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares four different dental filling materials in 20 patients with cavities in their back teeth. The fillings are evaluated over 9 months for how well they hold up, look, and affect tooth health. The goal is to see if newer bioactive materials perform better than standard ones.
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 (Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-fill, Stela, Cention Forte, Activa BioActive Restorative)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists choose better filling materials that last longer and cause fewer problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 patients and a short follow-up of 9 months. Results may not apply to everyone or predict long-term performance.
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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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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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20 to 34 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: * Individuals over the age of 16 with permanent dentition * Individuals with a total of four vital molar teeth requiring restoration (ICDAS 3-4), two on each side of the same jaw * Individuals with posterior contact with antagonist teeth * Individuals who are reliable, cooperative, and willing to participate in periodic follow-ups Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals whose antagonist teeth were missing or have crowns, bridges, etc. * Individuals with history of alcohol, drug, or medication addiction. * Individuals with pulp exposure during cavity preparation or a cavity depth exceeding 2-4 mm. * Individuals known to be unable to attend follow-up appointments. * Individuals with allergies to the products used in the procedure. * Individuals with severe tooth grinding or bruxism. * Individuals with caries conditions classified as ICDAS 5 and 6. * Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals and individuals planning pregnancy during the study.
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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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Ege University School of Dentistry
Izmir, Bornova, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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