Long-term results of two cavity treatments
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how well two cavity treatments work over time. It's for people who already took part in an earlier study at one of 33 housing sites.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You were in the original study at one of 33 housing sites.
- You sign a consent form to stay in the long-term follow-up.
- You can commit to the study for 1 year.
- If you're joining a focus group, you must have completed treatment.
- You do not have a sensitivity to silver or other heavy metals.
- You do not have a life-threatening medical condition.
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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