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New study aims to make dental fillings less painful
NCT ID NCT07212413
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two modern techniques for filling cavities in back teeth to see which causes less short-term sensitivity. One hundred adults needing two fillings will get one of each method, and report any discomfort over the first week. The goal is to help dentists choose the best approach for patient comfort.
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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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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2025
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 50 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: * Adult patients aged 18-50 years. * Systemically healthy individuals. * Presence of two posterior teeth in different quadrants or contralateral sides of the same arch requiring Class II composite restorations. * Teeth diagnosed with reversible pulpitis and vital pulps, confirmed clinically and radiographically. * Teeth without previous restorations or carious lesions limited to dentin. * Ability to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures and follow-up assessments. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-vital teeth, teeth with signs of irreversible pulpitis, periapical pathology, or extensive loss of tooth structure. * Patients with systemic conditions or medications that may influence pain perception, healing, or sensitivity (e.g., chronic pain syndromes, analgesic use, immunosuppressive therapy), or very poor oral hygiene. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. * Known allergy to dental materials used in the study. * Inability to respond to follow-up calls or provide reliable pain assessments. * Teeth with previous restorations, endodontic treatment, or cracks.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Univeristy of Jordan Hospital, Dental Department
Amman, Jordan