CompletedPhase 4

Effect of Different Resin Composite Packing Techniques on Pulp Condition (Randomized Clinical Trial)

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2025-02-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evalute the effect of different resin composite packing techniques on pulpal condition in patient with deep carious occlusal cavities in their molar teeth. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do composite packing technquies cause pulpal inflammatory response ? * Do composite packing technquies cause post operative pain ? Researchers will compare elastic cavity liner packing techniques to sonic activated and flowable bulk packing techniques to see their effect on pulp condition. Participants will : * Provide an honest medial and dental history to undergo the restorative procedures . * Report subjective symptons. * Attend all scheduled follow-ups visit for pulp assessment.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders. * Systemically healthy patients. * Good oral hygiene. * Available for follow-up appointments. * Asymptomatic permanent molars with deep occlusal caries ICDAS 5 or 6 carious lesions and healthy periodontium, in normal occlusion with no previous restorations related to the teeth and vital with a positive response to cold testing. Exclusion Criteria: * Vulnerable populations. * Tobacco users. * Medically compromised patients, such as those with diabetes or medications affecting salivary flow were excluded. * Teeth with prior endodontic treatment, periodontal pockets over 3 mm, or any dental/periodontal therapy within the past 12 months.

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

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.

What they're measuring

Pulpal inflammatory responses.

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at one year.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07694661

SponsorOctober 6 University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-01

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