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flowable composite
A flowable composite is a dental restorative material that flows into tooth cavities and hardens under light to restore tooth structure.
A flowable composite is a dental restorative material that flows into tooth cavities and hardens under light to restore tooth structure. Used for Restoration of small to moderate dental caries, Class III and IV cavities, Pit and fissure sealants.
At a glance
| Generic name | flowable composite |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Dentistry |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
Flowable composites are low-viscosity resin-based dental materials designed to adapt to cavity walls and interproximal areas with minimal pressure. They contain a matrix of resin (typically BisGMA or urethane dimethacrylate) filled with inorganic particles, and polymerize when exposed to blue light (typically 400–500 nm wavelength). These materials are used primarily for small to moderate restorations where ease of application and adaptation are prioritized.
Approved indications
- Restoration of small to moderate dental caries
- Class III and IV cavities
- Pit and fissure sealants
Common side effects
- Microleakage at restoration margins
- Postoperative sensitivity
- Restoration wear or fracture
Key clinical trials
- A Clinical Trial to Compare the Safety and Performance of Two Different Curing Modes in the Direct Filling Therapy in Deciduous Teeth (NA)
- Clinical Assessment of Viscosity-Modified Composite Resins: Preheated, Sonic Activated, and Flowable Resins in Class V Restorations (NA)
- Two-Year Clinical Performance of Self-Cured Resin Composite in Comparison to Light-Cured Bioactive Resin Composite in Restoring Occlusal Cavities of Posterior Teeth. (NA)
- Clinical Evaluation of Different Bulk-fill Composite Restorations on Posterior Teeth (NA)
- 3M(TM) Filtek(TM) Supreme Flowable Composites for Class IV and Veneers (NA)
- Injection Molding Technique: A Minimally Invasive Management for Enamel Hypoplasia Affecting Permanent Anterior Teeth in Children (PHASE4)
- Comparative Study of Three Collagen Membranes: 1 Non-cross-linked and 2 Cross-linked (NA)
- Influence of Composite Placement Techniques on the Clinical Performance of Posterior Restorations in Vital Teeth (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- flowable composite CI brief — competitive landscape report
- flowable composite updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris portfolio CI