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New filling material that fights cavities could change how Kids' teeth are repaired
NCT ID NCT07703176
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a newer filling material called Cention-N against standard composite resin for repairing cavities in children's first permanent molars. Cention-N releases minerals that may help prevent further decay. One hundred children aged 8-10 with similar cavities on both sides of the mouth will receive each material in a different molar, and the fillings will be compared over 12 months for appearance, fit, and how well they hold up, along with the children's quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cention-N, a tooth-colored restorative material that releases fluoride, calcium, and hydroxide ions to help remineralize teeth
- What this could lead to
- If successful, Cention-N could offer a more durable, cavity-fighting alternative to standard fillings for children's first permanent molars.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 children over 12 months. Results may not apply to other teeth or ages, and long-term benefits 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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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 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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8 to 10 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: Clinical: 1. Children aged 8-10 years. 2. Children classified as ASA physical status I or II. 3. Children demonstrate positive or definitely positive behavior (scores 3 or 4 on the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale). 4. Children who are available for regular recall visits throughout the study period. 5. Presence of bilateral carious lesions in permanent first molars, with a clear description of lesion depth whenever possible. 6. Asymptomatic vital permanent first molars showing no clinical or radiographic signs of pathology. Radiographic: 1. Normal lamina dura and periodontal ligament space. 2. No apical radiolucency. Exclusion Criteria: Clinical: 1. Children with behavioral difficulties or without signed parental consent. 2. Children are classified as ASA physical status class III or higher. 3. Teeth presenting clinical signs of pulpitis or necrosis (e.g., nocturnal pain, fistula, abscess, pulp exposure, or pathological mobility). Radiographic: 1. Evidence of abnormal radiolucency involving the pulp chamber or root apex. 2. Detection of furcal bone radiolucency or abnormal root resorption.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry, Minya university
RECRUITINGMinya, Asyut Governorate, Egypt
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