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Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Various Storage Media on the Fracture Resistance of the Reattached Tooth
Sathyajith Naik1, Jean N Murry1, Shivangi Sharma1
1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Background:
Traumatic injuries are the most disruptive and distressing emergencies and pose a challenge for dental professionals because many different treatment protocols are currently available. They also affect the social and psychological well-being of children. A multidisciplinary approach is involved in the management of traumatic dental injuries to maintain function and esthetics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the fracture resistance of a reattached tooth fragment kept in four storage media, namely Hank's balanced salt solution (HBSS), Tooth Mousse, ginger honey, and probiotic yogurt, for 1, 6, and 24 hours.
Materials And Methods:
The study consisted of 84 intact maxillary central incisors. All the teeth were stored in distilled water until used and were embedded in acrylic molds, 1 mm below the cervical end. The teeth were then sectioned to simulate an uncomplicated crown fracture (Ellis class II fracture), and all the teeth were randomly divided into four groups of 21 each. The teeth were then reattached using Tetric N Universal bonding agent and Tetric N Flow flowable composite. Fracture resistance was assessed using a universal testing machine. Statistical analysis was done using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test and a post hoc Tukey test.
Results:
The results showed that fracture resistance was highest in the Tooth Mousse group at 6 and 24 hours. Ginger honey exhibited the highest fracture resistance at 1 hour, whereas the probiotic yogurt group showed the lowest values.
Conclusion:
It was concluded that Tooth Mousse was the best storage medium for storing tooth fragments. Ginger honey can also be used as an alternative storage medium as it is easily available and inexpensive.
How To Cite This Article:
Naik S, Murry JN, Sharma S, et al. Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Various Storage Media on the Fracture Resistance of the Reattached Tooth Fragment: An Observational Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(6):665-672.
