Cavities of TeethNCT05248204
Scotchbond Universal Plus Compared to Scotchbond Universal for Posterior Class I & II Restorations With Filtek Universal
A study testing Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive and Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive in people with Cavities of Teeth and Dental Decay, run by Solventum US LLC at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This research study is looking at a new bond-promoting substance (a dental adhesive called 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive) used between the tooth and dental restoration (filling). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Cavities of Teeth, Dental Decay
- What is being tested?
- Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive and Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 51 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 14 Jun 2022to 6 Mar 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- The Subject is between the ages of 18 and 70 years old at time of consent.
- The Subject requires at least two direct composite restorations for posterior Class I or Class II carious lesions in vital teeth that are asymptomatic and with minimal mobility (< 1 mm in the buccolingual direction).
- Study teeth have a minimum buccolingual diameter of the occlusal surface that is at least 1/3 of the distance between the buccal and lingual cusps
- Teeth selected for Class II restorations need to have an adjacent tooth in a position that will allow for a contact relationship to be established.
- The Subject is able and willing to sign Informed Consent Form in English without assistance.
- The Subject is able and willing to be available for all scheduled study visits.
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- The Subject is in good general health (ie, meets American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Level I or ASA Level II classification criteria).
- The selected teeth need to have occlusal contact with an antagonistic natural tooth.
- The Subject has existing radiographic images of the study teeth of current and acceptable diagnostic quality obtained within the previous 12 months.
Who cannot join
- The Subject has a history of adverse reaction to any materials used in this study.
- The Subject is pregnant or breast feeding at the time of screening.
- The Subject has fewer than 20 teeth.
- The Subject is taking part in or planned to be enrolled in an evaluation of other restorative materials at any time during the study.
- The Subject has advanced periodontal disease (ie, Grace \& Smales Mobility Index grade ≥ 2) that involve the study teeth.
- The Subject had orthodontic appliance treatment within the previous 3 months.
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- The Subject has pronounced enamel wear facets, indicating severe, on-going bruxism.
- The Subject has severe xerostomia.
- The study tooth has a history of or existing, prolonged tooth hypersensitivity.
- The study tooth is an abutment for fixed or removable prostheses.
- The study tooth has a fracture or is visibly cracked such that it may impact the longevity of the tooth.
- The carious lesion is stage RC5 or RC6 of the ICDAS radiographic scoring system.
- The Subject is unable to understand study procedures or provide consent in English.
- The Subject is an employee or student of the study investigator(s).
- Intraoperative Exclusion Criteria:
- 1) The Subject has pulp exposure of either study tooth during the restoration procedure.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
University of Minnesota School of Dentristry
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455
About this study
Official title: Prospective, Randomized, Split-mouth Study Evaluating Clinical Performance of 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive Compared to 3M Scotchbond Universal Adhesive for Posterior Class I & II Restorations With 3M Filtek™ Universal Restorative
This research study is looking at a new bond-promoting substance (a dental adhesive called 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive) used between the tooth and dental restoration (filling). This is a randomized, split-mouth study designed to evaluate whether Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive (SBU+) is as effective at bonding dental fillings as Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive (SBU) for preparation of posterior Class I and Class II restorations in adult patients. Participants must have at least two (2) back teeth that need a filling either on the chewing surface alone (Class I) and/or on the chewing surface and between your teeth (Class II). One tooth will be restored using SBU+ and the other tooth will be restored using SBU adhesive, both filled using Filtek™ Universal Restorative as the filling material.
Read the detailed description
This is a prospective, randomized, controlled, open-label, assessor-blinded, split-mouth, single-center post-market clinical follow-up study. The study is designed to compare the clinical efficacy of Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive with Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive when used in self-etch mode for preparation of posterior Class I and Class II restorations using Filtek™ Universal Restorative material in adult patients.
Selected endpoints are based partly on the FDI World Dental Federation criteria. Subjects who meet all inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria and who have provided informed consent will be eligible for enrollment and must be treated within 21 days of screening. Either two pre-molars or two molars from each Subject will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio such that one of the teeth will be randomized to undergo restoration using SBU+ Adhesive (Treatment), and the other tooth will undergo restoration using SBU Adhesive (Control). Both study teeth will be restored using Filtek™ Universal Restorative material as the filling material. Individual subject participation is expected to last 2 years (± 45 days) with scheduled study visits at screening, day of restoration/baseline, and follow-up visits at 6 months (± 14 days), 1 year (± 30 days), and 2 years (± 45 days) after restoration. The entire duration of the study is expected to last approximately 3 years, with individual Subject participation expected to last up to 2 years (± 45 days).
To help minimize or avoid bias in the study, randomization of study teeth will occur after teeth preparation but before the initial application of any adhesive. All assessments will be performed by two dental examiners that are independent of the dentist that placed the restorations and are blinded to the treatment arms. All examiners will be trained and calibrated for the scoring criteria before any Subject assessment occurs, and examiners will be retrained and recalibrated if any new evaluator is added to the list of assessors. After the second examiner has completed their assessments, then the examiners will compare their evaluations and a consensus will be reached for each of the scoring criteria at each visit. A consensus will be reached before the Subject leaves the visit, and the consensus assessments will be entered into the Case Report Form (CRF).
- Conditions
- Cavities of Teeth, Dental Decay
- Being tested
- Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive
- Keywords
- dental materials, dental adhesives, dental fillings, dental cavities, Scotchbond Universal Plus, Scotchbond Universal, Filtek Universal Restorative
- Medical subject headings
- Dental Caries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Scotchbond™ Universal Plus AdhesiveDevice
Eligible tooth with Class I or Class II carious lesion randomized to the SBU+ treatment group will undergo restoration with Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive using self-etch mode and Filtek Universal Restorative
Scotchbond™ Universal AdhesiveDevice
Eligible tooth with Class I or Class II carious lesion randomized to the SBU control group will undergo restoration with Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive using self-etch mode and Filtek Universal Restorative
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Scotchbond Universal Plus Treatment | Experimental | Study tooth with posterior Class I or Class II carious lesion randomized to undergo restoration using Scotchbond Universal Plus (SBU+) Adhesive (Treatment). Receives: Device: Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive |
| Scotchbond Universal Comparator | Active comparator | Study tooth with posterior Class I or Class II carious lesion randomized to undergo restoration using the predicate device, Scotchbond Universal (SBU) Adhesive (Control). Receives: Device: Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Retention of Restorative Material
The percentage of restorations with partial or complete loss of the restoration materials
Measured: 24 months post-restoration
Fracture of Restorative Material
Fractures on study teeth graded on a 0-4 grading scale with a score of 1 being Excellent/very good and a score of 4 being Unsatisfactory. Grading scale is based on modified FDI (Fédération Dentaire Internationale) World Dental Federation criteria.
Measured: 24 months post-restoration
Marginal Adaptation
Marginal adaptation of restorations graded on a scale of 1-5 with a score of 1 being Excellent/very good and a score of 5 being Poor. Grading scale is based on modified FDI World Dental Federation criteria.
Measured: 24 months post-restoration
Secondary outcomes (7)
Retention of Restorative Material
The percentage of restorations with partial or complete loss of the restoration materials
Measured: 6 months post-restoration
Retention of Restorative Material
The percentage of restorations with partial or complete loss of the restoration materials
Measured: 12 months post-restoration
Fracture of Restorative Material
Fractures on study teeth graded on a 0-4 grading scale with a score of 1 being Excellent/very good and a score of 4 being Unsatisfactory. Grading scale is based on modified FDI World Dental Federation criteria.
Measured: 6 months post-restoration
Fracture of Restorative Material
Fractures on study teeth graded on a 0-4 grading scale with a score of 1 being Excellent/very good and a score of 4 being Unsatisfactory. Grading scale is based on modified FDI World Dental Federation criteria.
Measured: 12 months post-restoration
Marginal Adaptation
Marginal adaptation of restorations graded on a scale of 1-5 with a score of 1 being Excellent/very good and a score of 5 being Poor. Grading scale is based on modified FDI World Dental Federation criteria.
Measured: baseline day of restoration
Marginal Adaptation
Marginal adaptation of restorations graded on a scale of 1-5 with a score of 1 being Excellent/very good and a score of 5 being Poor. Grading scale is based on modified FDI World Dental Federation criteria.
Measured: 6 months post-restoration
Marginal Adaptation
Marginal adaptation of restorations graded on a scale of 1-5 with a score of 1 being Excellent/very good and a score of 5 being Poor. Grading scale is based on modified FDI World Dental Federation criteria.
Measured: 12 months post-restoration
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Feb 2022
- Study start14 Jun 2022
- Primary completion6 Mar 2025
- Study completion6 Mar 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Cavities of TeethStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This is a prospective, randomized, controlled, open-label, assessor-blinded, split-mouth, single-center post-market clinical follow-up study.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 51 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Solventum US LLC
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Jorge Perdigao, DMD, MS, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Minnesota
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05248204
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EM-11-050069
- Status last verified
- Oct 2025
- First submitted
- 10 Feb 2022
- Last updated
- 17 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Hickel R, Peschke A, Tyas M, Mjor I, Bayne S, Peters M, Hiller KA, Randall R, Vanherle G, Heintze SD. FDI World Dental Federation: clinical criteria for the evaluation of direct and indirect restorations-update and clinical examples. Clin Oral Investig. 2010 Aug;14(4):349-66. doi: 10.1007/s00784-010-0432-8. Epub 2010 Jul 14.
PubMed 20628774Perdigao J, Dutra-Correa M, Anauate-Netto C, Castilhos N, Carmo AR, Lewgoy HR, Amore R, Cordeiro HJ. Two-year clinical evaluation of self-etching adhesives in posterior restorations. J Adhes Dent. 2009 Apr;11(2):149-59.
PubMed 19492717
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prospective, Randomized, Split-mouth Study Evaluating Clinical Performance of 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive Compared to 3M Scotchbond Universal Adhesive for Posterior Class I & II Restorations With 3M Filtek™ Universal Restorative
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05248204
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EM-11-050069
- Conditions
- Cavities of Teeth, Dental Decay
- Keywords
- dental materials, dental adhesives, dental fillings, dental cavities, Scotchbond Universal Plus, Scotchbond Universal, Filtek Universal Restorative
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 51 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Solventum US LLCIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 14 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 6 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 6 Mar 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Feb 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 17 Dec 2025
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This research study is looking at a new bond-promoting substance (a dental adhesive called 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive) used between the tooth and dental restoration (filling). This is a randomized, split-mouth study designed to evaluate whether Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive (SBU+) is as effective at bonding dental fillings as Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive (SBU) for preparation of posterior Class I and Class II restorations in adult patients. Participants must have at least two (2) back teeth that need a filling either on the chewing surface alone (Class I) and/or on the chewing surface and between your teeth (Class II). One tooth will be restored using SBU+ and the other tooth will be restored using SBU adhesive, both filled using Filtek™ Universal Restorative as the filling material.
Detailed description
This is a prospective, randomized, controlled, open-label, assessor-blinded, split-mouth, single-center post-market clinical follow-up study. The study is designed to compare the clinical efficacy of Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive with Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive when used in self-etch mode for preparation of posterior Class I and Class II restorations using Filtek™ Universal Restorative material in adult patients.
Selected endpoints are based partly on the FDI World Dental Federation criteria. Subjects who meet all inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria and who have provided informed consent will be eligible for enrollment and must be treated within 21 days of screening. Either two pre-molars or two molars from each Subject will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio such that one of the teeth will be randomized to undergo restoration using SBU+ Adhesive (Treatment), and the other tooth will undergo restoration using SBU Adhesive (Control). Both study teeth will be restored using Filtek™ Universal Restorative material as the filling material. Individual subject participation is expected to last 2 years (± 45 days) with scheduled study visits at screening, day of restoration/baseline, and follow-up visits at 6 months (± 14 days), 1 year (± 30 days), and 2 years (± 45 days) after restoration. The entire duration of the study is expected to last approximately 3 years, with individual Subject participation expected to last up to 2 years (± 45 days).
To help minimize or avoid bias in the study, randomization of study teeth will occur after teeth preparation but before the initial application of any adhesive. All assessments will be performed by two dental examiners that are independent of the dentist that placed the restorations and are blinded to the treatment arms. All examiners will be trained and calibrated for the scoring criteria before any Subject assessment occurs, and examiners will be retrained and recalibrated if any new evaluator is added to the list of assessors. After the second examiner has completed their assessments, then the examiners will compare their evaluations and a consensus will be reached for each of the scoring criteria at each visit. A consensus will be reached before the Subject leaves the visit, and the consensus assessments will be entered into the Case Report Form (CRF).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This is a prospective, randomized, controlled, open-label, assessor-blinded, split-mouth, single-center post-market clinical follow-up study.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Scotchbond Universal Plus Treatment | Experimental | Device: Scotchbond™ Universal Plus AdhesiveStudy tooth with posterior Class I or Class II carious lesion randomized to undergo restoration using Scotchbond Universal Plus (SBU+) Adhesive (Treatment). |
| Scotchbond Universal Comparator | Active comparator | Device: Scotchbond™ Universal AdhesiveStudy tooth with posterior Class I or Class II carious lesion randomized to undergo restoration using the predicate device, Scotchbond Universal (SBU) Adhesive (Control). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- The Subject is between the ages of 18 and 70 years old at time of consent.
- The Subject requires at least two direct composite restorations for posterior Class I or Class II carious lesions in vital teeth that are asymptomatic and with minimal mobility (< 1 mm in the buccolingual direction).
- Study teeth have a minimum buccolingual diameter of the occlusal surface that is at least 1/3 of the distance between the buccal and lingual cusps
- Teeth selected for Class II restorations need to have an adjacent tooth in a position that will allow for a contact relationship to be established.
- The Subject is able and willing to sign Informed Consent Form in English without assistance.
Key exclusion criteria (16 listed)
- The Subject has a history of adverse reaction to any materials used in this study.
- The Subject is pregnant or breast feeding at the time of screening.
- The Subject has fewer than 20 teeth.
- The Subject is taking part in or planned to be enrolled in an evaluation of other restorative materials at any time during the study.
- The Subject has advanced periodontal disease (ie, Grace \& Smales Mobility Index grade ≥ 2) that involve the study teeth.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Scotchbond™ Universal Plus AdhesiveEligible tooth with Class I or Class II carious lesion randomized to the SBU+ treatment group will undergo restoration with Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive using self-etch mode and Filtek Universal Restorative | Device | Scotchbond Universal Plus Treatment |
| Scotchbond™ Universal AdhesiveEligible tooth with Class I or Class II carious lesion randomized to the SBU control group will undergo restoration with Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive using self-etch mode and Filtek Universal Restorative | Device | Scotchbond Universal Comparator |
Primary outcome
Retention of Restorative Material
Time frame: 24 months post-restoration
The percentage of restorations with partial or complete loss of the restoration materials
Fracture of Restorative Material
Time frame: 24 months post-restoration
Fractures on study teeth graded on a 0-4 grading scale with a score of 1 being Excellent/very good and a score of 4 being Unsatisfactory. Grading scale is based on modified FDI (Fédération Dentaire Internationale) World Dental Federation criteria.
Marginal Adaptation
Time frame: 24 months post-restoration
Marginal adaptation of restorations graded on a scale of 1-5 with a score of 1 being Excellent/very good and a score of 5 being Poor. Grading scale is based on modified FDI World Dental Federation criteria.
7 secondary outcomes
Retention of Restorative Material
Time frame: 6 months post-restoration
Retention of Restorative Material
Time frame: 12 months post-restoration
Fracture of Restorative Material
Time frame: 6 months post-restoration
Fracture of Restorative Material
Time frame: 12 months post-restoration
Marginal Adaptation
Time frame: baseline day of restoration
Marginal Adaptation
Time frame: 6 months post-restoration
Marginal Adaptation
Time frame: 12 months post-restoration
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Dec 2025.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Background: PubMed 20628774Hickel R, Peschke A, Tyas M, Mjor I, Bayne S, Peters M, Hiller KA, Randall R, Vanherle G, Heintze SD. FDI World Dental Federation: clinical criteria for the evaluation of direct and indirect restorations-update and clinical examples. Clin Oral Investig. 2010 Aug;14(4):349-66. doi: 10.1007/s00784-010-0432-8. Epub 2010 Jul 14.
- Background: PubMed 19492717Perdigao J, Dutra-Correa M, Anauate-Netto C, Castilhos N, Carmo AR, Lewgoy HR, Amore R, Cordeiro HJ. Two-year clinical evaluation of self-etching adhesives in posterior restorations. J Adhes Dent. 2009 Apr;11(2):149-59.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Jorge Perdigao, DMD, MS, PhD principal investigator
University of Minnesota
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive and Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive in people with Cavities of Teeth and Dental Decay, run by Solventum US LLC at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 16 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 17 Dec 2025). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Retention of Restorative Material (time frame: 24 months post-restoration). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05248204, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Dec 2025.