Could a silver liquid replace the Dentist's drill for early cavities?
NCT ID NCT07366645
First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tests whether silver diamine fluoride or silver fluoride, with or without a special LED light, can stop early cavities in the back teeth of young adults. About 366 high-risk dental students will receive one of four treatments, and researchers will check if the cavities become inactive. The goal is to find a simple, affordable way to prevent cavities from getting worse without drilling.
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
silver diamine fluoride and silver fluoride
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to stop early cavities without drilling, especially useful in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with no phase, so results are uncertain. The study only includes dental students in Egypt, so findings may not apply to everyone.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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