Can a new filling material reduce Post-Dental-Work tooth pain?
NCT ID NCT07765901
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial asks whether a newer 'bulk-fill' composite filling causes less tooth sensitivity after cavity repair than the traditional layer-by-layer method. Dentists often apply standard fillings in thin layers to avoid shrinkage gaps, but bulk-fill materials can be placed in thicker layers, potentially saving time. The study will compare post-operative sensitivity in adults aged 18-40 with class I cavities in molars, measuring discomfort one week after the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bulk-fill composite filling material
- What this could lead to
- If bulk-fill composites prove less likely to cause post-filling tooth sensitivity, dentists could adopt them more widely, making cavity treatments faster and more comfortable for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial, and results may not apply to all patients or dental practices. Sensitivity outcomes can vary with technique and individual tooth conditions, so findings may not be definitive.
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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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About 220 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2027
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
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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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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 * Age of patient should range from 18-40 years. * Teeth with class I carious lesion in maxillary and mandibular 1st and 2nd molar is included. * The depth of cavity should be 4mm (with no sensitivity) * Pulpal and periapical pathology should be absent confirmed through radiograph and clinical tests Exclusion Criteria: * The patient must not have any of the following Irreversible pulpitis Necrotic pulp Previous restoration in tooth Periodontically compromised tooth Painkiller history for past 1-2 days Not undergone crown cutting Bruxism or clenching habits Cracked tooth syndrome Pre-existing hypersensitivity Occlusal trauma
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