New study seeks best method to spot hidden cavities in Kids' teeth
NCT ID NCT07250022
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 212 children aged 4-9 with cavities in their baby teeth. After a simple filling procedure, dentists will use three different methods to check for any leftover decay: a special light (FACE), a dye, and a visual-tactile exam. The goal is to see which method is most accurate at finding hidden decay, so dentists can make better treatment decisions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists choose the best way to check for hidden decay in children's teeth, leading to better fillings and fewer repeat treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on diagnosis, not treatment. The results may not apply to all children or dental practices, and the methods tested may not be widely available.
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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 212 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Feb 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 9 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 4-9 years at enrollment * Healthy children who can cooperate with dental examination * Multi-surface carious cavities that are asymptomatic (no acute symptoms) * Written informed consent from parent/guardian and assent from the child Exclusion Criteria: * Acute dental infection present * Any systemic disease/condition * Lack of cooperation during the procedure * Refusal to participate / informed consent not obtained from parent/guardian and/or assent not obtained from the child
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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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Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
RECRUITINGÇanakkale, Kepez, 17100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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