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Which filling works best for Kids' cavities? new study tests top materials

NCT ID NCT07260357

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested three different materials (ProRoot MTA, NeoPUTTY MTA, and TheraCal PT) for a common dental procedure called pulpotomy in children aged 4-10. The goal was to see which material works best to save baby teeth with deep cavities. Researchers checked success by looking at pain, swelling, and X-ray results after 6 and 9 months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
dental materials (ProRoot MTA, NeoPUTTY MTA, TheraCal PT)
What this could lead to
If one material proves superior, it could become the preferred choice for treating cavities in children's baby teeth, improving success rates and reducing discomfort.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial in healthy children, so results may not apply to all cases. The materials are already in use, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

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

4 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Primary molars with active caries and pulp exposure, assessed after intraoral periapical radiograph examination * Presence of pulp exposure during caries excavation * More than two-thirds of root length present * No history of spontaneous pain * Children aged 4-10 years with Frankl's positive or definitely positive behavior Exclusion Criteria: * Teeth with internal or external root resorption, periapical lesions, or widening of the periodontal ligament (PDL) * Presence of sinus tracts or history of swelling * Uncontrolled pulpal bleeding from the tooth, even after 5 minutes * No pulp exposure during caries excavation * Patients or parents unwilling to participate in the study

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Dentistry

    Konya, Meram, 42090, Turkey (Türkiye)

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