Tooth-Saving showdown: which pulp capping material wins?

NCT ID NCT07562555

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two materials, ProRoot MTA and Biofactor MTA, for direct pulp capping—a procedure to save a tooth's nerve after exposure. Eighty permanent teeth were treated, and patients reported pain levels for 48 hours. Success was checked at 6 and 12 months by looking for symptoms like pain or swelling and X-ray signs of infection. The goal was to see if Biofactor MTA works as well as the standard ProRoot MTA.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ProRoot MTA and Biofactor MTA (calcium silicate-based materials used in dental procedures)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that Biofactor MTA is as effective as ProRoot MTA for preserving tooth vitality, offering a reliable alternative for dental pulp therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with 80 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Long-term success beyond 12 months is unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

exposure, dental pulp

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ege University Faculty of Dentistry

    Izmir, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)