Title
Comparative evaluation of MTA and PRF for direct pulp capping in permanent mandibular molars - A randomized control trial
Authors
Niharika Soni, Poonam Bogra, Swati Chhabra*, Nikita Goyal, Himani Arora & Pooja Bala
Affiliation
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, J.N. Kapoor DAV Centenary Dental College and Hospital, Yamunanagar, Haryana, India; *Corresponding author
Niharika Soni - E-mail: Niharika.Soni725@gmail.com
Poonam Bogra - E-mail: Poonambogra@yahoo.In
Swati Chhabra - E-mail: Endoswatichhabra@gmail.com; Phone: +91
9034743780
Nikita Goyal - E-mail: Nktagyl1995@gmail.com
Himani Arora - E-mail: Ahimani35@gmail.com
Pooja Bala - E-mail: Pbdentalcare@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received March 1, 2026; Revised March 31, 2026; Accepted March 31, 2026, Published March 31, 2026
Abstract
Direct pulp capping (DPC) aims to encourage pulp healing and the development of a mineralized tissue barrier and its successful implementation prevents the need for extensive treatment by protecting the exposed pulp with a dental biomaterial. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate and compare the clinical outcome, radiographic outcome, pain score and analgesic intake after Direct Pulp Capping (DPC) using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) as pulp capping agents in cariously exposed permanent mandibular molars with reversible pulpitis. Hence, A total of 154 permanent mandibular molars following the inclusion exclusion criteria were selected for the study. Teeth were randomly divided into two groups (Group I and II) of 77 teeth each. DPC was done with MTA and PRF in groups I and II respectively. All the samples were then evaluated at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively. On statistical evaluation a significant difference was found between Group l (MTA) and Group ll (PRF) at 6 and 12months follow-up period. PRF showed a higher success rate and less postoperative pain than MTA at all intervals, indicating its strong potential as a superior direct pulp capping material.
Keywords
Direct Pulp Capping (DPC), Electric Pulp Testing (EPT), Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA), Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF), Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl)
Citation
Soni et al. Bioinformation 22(3): 1802-1805 (2026)
Edited by
P Kangueane
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
