In-Vitro Comparative Evaluation of Different Rewetting Agents in Success of Tooth Fragment Reattachment”
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Abstract
Aims & Background: Fractured teeth can cause significant damage and psychological impact. Reattachment, using appropriate storage media for fragment hydration, ensures optimal aesthetics and strength. This study evaluates various rewetting solutions.
Materials and Methods: Fifty permanent maxillary central incisors were mounted in acrylic resin. Standardized crown fractures were simulated and the fractured teeth were divided into five groups (n=10) based on immersion solutions: Group A (Control- Intact), Group B (Dry Fragment), Group C (Rice Water), Group D (Rose Water) and Group E (Coconut Water). Fractured fragments were reattached using light-curable flowable composite. The specimens were stored, thermocycled, and tested for fracture resistance.
Results:
Group A (Intact teeth) (372 ±17.3) showed highest fracture resistance followed by Group C (Rice Water) (266 ± 39), Group E (Coconut Water) (232 ± 23), Group D (Rose Water) (170 ± 28) and least was observed in Group B (Dry Fragment) (148 ±32).
Conclusion:
None of the storage media used for the reattachment could help the reattached teeth to match the natural tooth in its fracture resistance. Rice Water, a novel inclusion in this research, demonstrated remarkable improvement in fracture resistance when used as storage media for fractured fragment.
Clinical significance:
This study included widely available household rewetting solutions to provide patients with practical options for preserving fractured tooth fragments during dental emergencies before seeking professional care.
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