Study on filling placement depth and tooth health
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests how the depth of a filling below the gumline affects the health of the tooth's nerve and surrounding gum tissue. It may help people with cavities that go below the gum to get better care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a cavity in a permanent back tooth that extends below the gumline, but the inner tooth damage is not too deep.
- The tooth does not hurt spontaneously or have lingering pain, or only hurts a little when tested.
- You have at least 1 mm of healthy tooth above the jawbone after the cavity is cleaned out.
- Your gums are generally healthy with low plaque and bleeding scores.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, a smoker, or a heavy drinker, and have no uncontrolled diabetes or bone disease.
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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