Which filling is best for Kids' cavities? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07504393
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test four different dental filling materials in 92 children aged 4-8 who have cavities in their baby molars. The fillings include newer materials like Cention N and Stela, as well as standard options like Beautifil II and resin-modified glass ionomer. Researchers will check how well each filling holds up over time using dental exams and X-rays, and will also ask about any tooth sensitivity two days 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
- dental filling materials (Cention N, Stela, Beautifil II, Riva Light Cure)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify which filling material is most durable and effective for treating cavities in children's baby teeth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 92 children, so results may not apply to all kids or other types of cavities. Some fillings may still fail over time.
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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 92 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- 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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4 to 8 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: 1. Age 4-8 years old. 2. Primary molars indicated for restorative treatment. 3. No pulp involvement or history of dental pain. 4. Cooperative children (Frankl: +ve or ++ve). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pulp exposure after caries removal or clinical signs of irreversible pulpitis/necrosis. 2. Severe developmental enamel defects or insufficient enamel for bonding.
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