Tiny study peers inside Kids' teeth to see how cavity treatment works
NCT ID NCT07586631
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at children's baby teeth that were previously treated for cavities with either silver diamine fluoride (SDF) plus a filling or just a filling alone. After the teeth are naturally lost or extracted, researchers will examine them under a microscope to see how the inner pulp tissue reacted. The goal is to understand the long-term effects of SDF on the tooth's nerve and blood supply. Only 6 children are enrolled, making this a very small, early-stage investigation.
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 (SDF) followed by Resin Modified Glass Ionomer
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could provide a better understanding of how SDF affects the tooth's inner pulp, potentially improving cavity treatments for children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (only 6 participants) and is observational, not testing a new treatment. It may not provide conclusive results or apply to all children.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 6 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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May 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.
Who is studied
Children with primary teeth that have previously been treated with either Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) followed by Resin Modified Glass Ionomer or Resin Modified Glass Ionomer alone.
- Ages
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7 to 10 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: \- Primary teeth that have previously been treated with either Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) followed by Resin Modified Glass Ionomer or Resin Modified Glass Ionomer alone. Exclusion Criteria: * Treated primary teeth with clinical or radiographic signs of infection
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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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Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt
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