The Clinical Performance of Two Dentine Replacement Materials in Deep Occlusal Cavities (Randomized)

Launched by DALIA SAMEH FAWZI · Apr 5, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating two new types of materials used to treat deep cavities in back teeth, also known as posterior teeth. These materials are designed to be stronger than the traditional materials that have been used, helping to ensure that the fillings last longer and perform better in these challenging situations. The study aims to compare how well these new materials work compared to the older ones in real-life dental treatments.

To participate in this trial, you need to be an adult aged 20 to 50 with good oral hygiene and specific types of deep cavities in your molar teeth. Unfortunately, if you have certain dental or health issues, like severe gum disease or specific habits like teeth grinding, you may not be eligible. If you join the study, you can expect to receive one of the two new materials for your dental treatment, and your progress will be monitored to see how well it works over time. This trial is still in the planning stages and hasn't started recruiting participants yet, but it aims to provide valuable insights into improving dental care for those at high risk for cavities.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Adult patients aged (20-50)
• • 2. Medically free
• • 3. Good oral hygiene (Plaque index ≤2 (Moderate accumulation with plaque in the sulcus))
• • 4. Patients accepting to participate in the study.
• • 5. Teeth of normal appearance and morphology
• • 6. Maxillary and mandibular molar teeth with deep class Ⅰ carious lesions extending into the inner third of dentin.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients \<20 and \>50.
• • 2. Teeth with proximal lesions.
• • 3. Patients with bad oral hygiene (Plaque index \>2).
• • 4. Systematic disease that may interfere with the study.
• • 5. Patients with xerostomia.
• • 6. Presence of any abnormal occlusal habits (bruxism, nail biting, clenching).
• • 7. Patients undergoing or will start orthodontic treatment.
• • 8. Pregnancy.
• • 9. Teeth with signs or symptoms of irreversible pulpitis.
• • 10. Non-vital, fractured or cracked teeth.
• • 11. Teeth with secondary caries.
• • 12. Periodontally compromised teeth.