Phone cameras vs. dentist: which checks fillings better?
NCT ID NCT07405619
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking photos with a smartphone inside the mouth can accurately check the quality of tooth-colored fillings, compared to a standard in-person dental exam. Researchers evaluated 185 people to see if digital photos could reliably tell if a filling is intact, needs repair, or needs replacement. The goal was to find a simpler, more accessible way to monitor dental work.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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185 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2023
- Finished
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Sep 2024
- 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
The study included 185 anterior teeth with composite restorations from individuals aged 18-64
- Ages
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18 to 64 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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Inclusion Criteria: \- Exclusion Criteria: * Primary teeth, unrestored teeth, and teeth with amalgam, glass ionomer, or indirect restorations
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
Rize, Turkey (Türkiye)
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