Gentle cavity treatment for deep back-tooth decay
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a gentler way to treat deep cavities in back teeth by removing only the decayed part and filling with a special glass-based filling material. It aims to preserve more of your natural tooth and may reduce the need for more invasive procedures.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- You need to have a deep cavity in one of your back teeth (molar) that reaches more than half the tooth's inner layer (dentin) — confirmed by X-ray.
- The tooth must not hurt on its own or when tapped, and must show no signs of infection at the root (periapical lesion).
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last month before the study begins.
- You have good to fair oral hygiene and no serious medical conditions, gum disease, teeth grinding, or allergy to dental resins.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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