Clinical Performance of Posterior Composite Tooth Fillings in Adults

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Dental Caries, Dental Restoration Failure

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a new tooth-colored composite material is effective for load-bearing dental fillings.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03175627

Run by

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans

People needed

55

Starts

2017-05-10

Expected to finish

2021-05-31

Last updated by the study team

2021-06-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• be older than 18 years of age
• have 2 back teeth with similar size tooth decay or failed fillings, that are in need of new moderate-size fillings
• both study teeth must be vital (tested with cold)
• both study fillings must be visible on the cheek-side of the tooth.

You may not qualify if…

• do not meet all inclusion criteria
• are under active orthodontic treatment
• have severe medical complications
• have dry mouth
• have chronic gum disease or poor oral hygiene
• are unavailable for long term recall (minimum of 2 years required)
• cannot tolerate the rubber dam
• have an unstable tooth contacts
• have severe bruxing or clenching, or are in need of jaw joint therapy
• are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Where it is running

• Lousiana State University Health Science Center, School of DentistrySchool of Dentistry — New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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