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Clinical Performance of Bioactive Bulk-Fill in Class II Restorations

Turkey (Türkiye)34 participantsStarted 2026-02-05

Plain-language summary

This prospective split-mouth clinical study aims to compare the clinical performance of a bioactive bulk-fill composite with a conventional microhybrid composite in Class II posterior restorations. In each participant, two comparable Class II cavities will be treated using different restorative approaches. In the experimental condition, a bioactive bulk-fill composite (Activa BioACTIVE Bulk Flow) will be placed at the gingival base and covered with a microhybrid composite (Filtek Z250). In the control condition, restorations will be completed entirely with the microhybrid composite (Filtek Z250). Clinical performance will be evaluated according to FDI World Dental Federation criteria at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Primary outcomes include marginal adaptation, retention, and overall clinical success of the restorations. Secondary outcomes include surface properties and marginal staining. The split-mouth design allows direct intra-individual comparison, thereby minimizing inter-individual variability and increasing the reliability of the findings. The results of this study are expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of bioactive bulk-fill composites in improving the clinical performance of posterior restorations.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged between 18 and 50 years * Patients requiring at least two comparable Class II restorations in posterior teeth * Good general and oral health * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic diseases affecting oral health * Pregnant or lactating women * Poor oral hygiene or high caries risk * Teeth with pulp involvement or periapical pathology * History of allergy to dental materials used in the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Clinical performance of restorations (FDI criteria)

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 months, and 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07547904

SponsorBezmialem Vakif University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-06-30

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