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Smoking may weaken dental fillings, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT04807465
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether smoking changes how well a universal dental adhesive works when repairing tooth cavities near the gum line. Researchers tested three different ways of applying the adhesive in 47 adults who smoke at least 10 cigarettes a day. The goal is to see if smoking affects how long the filling lasts, its color, and sensitivity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- G-Premio Bond dental adhesive
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help dentists choose the best adhesive application method for smokers, improving dental restoration longevity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 47 participants, so results may not apply to all smokers or dental situations. It does not test a new treatment or cure.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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47 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2018
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2028
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.
- Ages
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18 to 75 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: * Patients were 18 years of age or older, * good general health, * acceptable oral hygiene level, * no possible health problems (such as allergies) related to resin-based restorations, * at least three non-carious cervical lesions with at least 20 teeth in the occlusion. * The depth of the lesions should be at least 1 mm, without carious, not previously restored, having teeth with vital, enamel and dentin tissue. * Patients who smoke at least 10 cigarettes per day, however patients in non-smokers have never smoked before. Exclusion Criteria: * Participant had fewer than 20 teeth, * having poor oral hygiene, * uncontrolled periodontal disease, * xerostomia, * diagnosis of bruxism, * pregnancy or breastfeeding possible health problems (such as allergy) related to resin-based restorations * having severe systemic disease, * having bleaching treatment or orthodontic treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry
Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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