Comparing composite fillings and bonding methods for front-tooth dentin cavities.
Evaluation of Anterior Restorations
This project tests whether three types of composite fillings and two ways of applying a universal adhesive hold up equally well for people with dentin cavities in class III and IV restorations over 18 months.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Merkez, Rize Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07343063 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study follows patients who receive class III or IV composite restorations made with one of three composite materials using a universal adhesive applied in either self-etch or total-etch mode. Restorations are evaluated over 18 months using the FDI clinical criteria to document retention, marginal integrity, sensitivity, and aesthetic outcomes. The hypotheses are that clinical success will not differ between the composite materials and will not differ between the adhesive application modes. The study is conducted at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University in Rize with standard inclusion and exclusion criteria to select medically healthy adult patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults in good general health who need class III or IV composite restorations for dentin caries and who are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or affected by uncontrolled systemic disease or bruxism are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People with advanced periodontitis, active bruxism, those undergoing orthodontic treatment, individuals with direct pulp capping, and pregnant or breastfeeding women are unlikely to qualify or benefit from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help dentists choose composite materials and bonding methods that last longer and require fewer re-treatments for front-tooth dentin cavities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous clinical studies of universal adhesives and different composite materials have shown generally favorable but mixed results, so this comparative approach is not entirely novel but adds needed head-to-head clinical data.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Good general health * No heart disease, * No diabetes * No systemic diseases such as hypertension Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with advanced periodontitis and associated postoperative sensitivity * Pregnant and breastfeeding women * Individuals undergoing orthodontic treatment and using appliances * Individuals with direct pulp capping * Individuals with bruxism
Where this trial is running
Merkez, Rize Province
- Muhammet Karadaş — Merkez, Rize Province, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.