Clinical Study on a New Flowable Composite as a Restorative in Adult Teeth (NCT01369108) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Clinical Study on a New Flowable Composite as a Restorative in Adult Teeth
United States60 participantsStarted 2011-01
Plain-language summary
Study hypothesis: a new, low polymerization stress flowable composite performs no differently to a conventional, highly filled composite filling material when used as a restorative in small cavities in back teeth.
Study will evaluate the clinical performance of a low shrinking flowable composite filling material, compared with a conventional, highly filled composite restorative when used to permanently fill small cavities in molar and premolar teeth in adult patients.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 19 years or older
* must give written consent
* be in good general health
* be available for required follow-up visits
* have at least 28 teeth
Exclusion Criteria:
* has rampant, uncontrolled caries
* has advanced, untreated periodontal disease
* heavy use of smoking tobacco (2 packs or equivalent a day)or chewing tobacco
* has systemic or local disorders that contra-indicate the dental procedures needed in this study
* has evidence of xerostomia
* has evidence of severe bruxing or clenching, or in need of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) related therapy
* is pregnant at time of screening or tooth restoration
* has known sensitivity to acrylates or related materials
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.