Clinical and Histological Evaluation of Hesperidin as a Direct Pulp Capping Material

Clinical and Histological Evaluation of Hesperidin Versus Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) as a Direct Pulp Capping Material: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Direct pulp capping technique is one of the oldest known treatments for exposed pulp tissue, and there is a continuous requirement for the most efficient materials to be used in this approach. Successful pulp capping is the usual way to preserve the vitality of tooth and avoid root canal treatment or surgical tooth extraction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Good oral hygiene,
• Sound wisdom teeth with closed apices with normal pulp vitality response
• No periodontal disease or periapical lesions on periapical radiograph
• Cooperative patients approving to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medically compromised participants
• Evidence of parafunctional habits
• Heavy smokers
• Teeth with signs and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis or pulp necrosis
• Severe periodontal problems or pathological periapical changes
• Teeth with open apex or pulp calcification