Dental showdown: which cement holds up best for cavity repairs?
NCT ID NCT06833177
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of dental cement used to place tooth-colored inlays (fillings) in cavities of back teeth. Fifty adults with large cavities or broken fillings will receive an inlay and be followed for 18 months to see which cement performs better in terms of strength, appearance, and gum health. The goal is to find a simpler, more reliable way to restore damaged teeth.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 50 people
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- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Posterior vital tooth with a large carious lesion (ICDAS 4/5) * Posterior vital tooth with a broken restoration that should be replaced (ICDAS 4-7/5-7). * Vital, periodontally sound and with positive reaction to cold stimulus. * Fully erupted posterior molar in normal functional occlusion with natural antagonist and adjacent teeth. Exclusion Criteria: * Teeth with clinical symptoms of pulpitis such as spontaneous pain or sensitivity to pressure. * Non-vital teeth, Fractured or cracked teeth. * Endodontically treated teeth. * Periodontally affected teeth.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 002, Egypt
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