Could a blood extract replace the root canal?
NCT ID NCT07124962
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a patient's own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) inside a damaged tooth could reduce pain and improve healing better than a standard root canal. Forty-one adults with infected mature teeth were treated and followed for six months. The goal was to see if this regenerative approach could offer a gentler alternative to traditional root canal therapy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a less painful and more natural healing option for damaged teeth, potentially preserving more of the tooth's vitality.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 41 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. PRP treatment is still experimental and may not heal as well as standard root canal.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dental hospial, Hitec-IMS
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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