Dentists test new fillings that may last longer in big cavities
NCT ID NCT07320885
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two types of tooth-colored fillings for large cavities in back teeth. 120 adults received either a fiber-reinforced or a bulk-fill flowable resin composite as the inner layer. Researchers checked the fillings over 4 years to see which held up better against breaking or falling out. The goal is to help dentists choose more durable materials for deep cavities.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2020
- Finished
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Aug 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * having good oral hygiene. * having at least 3 posterior teeth with moderate to large primary proximal carious lesions (score 4 or 5 ICDAS). * ranging in age from 20 to 40 years. * with normal occlusion. * accepting to participate in the study by signing an Arabic-written consent according to the regulations of the Mansoura University Ethical Committee. Exclusion Criteria: * bad oral hygiene. * severe chronic periodontitis. * having installed orthodontic appliances. * abnormal occlusion. * parafunctional habits or allergic reaction to any of the materials used in the study. * teeth with irreversible pulpitis or non-vital teeth. * fractured or cracked teeth. previously restored teeth. * teeth with deep sub-gingival cavity margins.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, 35516, Egypt
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