New dental technique could save teeth and gums
NCT ID NCT07156695
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a dental procedure called Deep Marginal Elevation (DME) in 36 adults with deep cavities. DME uses a special cement to raise the cavity margin, making it easier to clean and restore. Researchers will check gum fluid and X-rays to see if the procedure affects gum inflammation and bone health over one month.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Deep Marginal Elevation (DME) procedure using resin-modified glass ionomer cement and nanofilled composite resin
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could show that DME is a safe and effective way to restore deep cavities without harming gum or bone health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 36 participants and a short follow-up of one month. Results may not apply to everyone, and the procedure's long-term effects 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 36 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 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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18 to 60 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: * Patients aged 18-60 years. * Diagnosed with Class II dental caries requiring restoration. * Presence of a healthy contralateral tooth (control side). * Willingness to participate and comply with follow-up visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disorders). * Periodontal disease or active infection. * Use of anti-inflammatory medications within the last month. * Pregnancy or lactation.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tanta University
RECRUITINGTanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt
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