Influence of Storage Media and Duration of Fragment in the Media on the Bond Strength of the Reattached Tooth Fragment

INTRODUCTION: Fracture of anterior teeth is the most frequent type of injury in the permanent dentition. Composite materials have made possible the use of adhesive materials and techniques, but storage of fragment in the media can enhance the bond strength. The purpose was to evaluate the influence of storage media and duration of the fragment in the media on the bond strength of the reattached fragment of teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 104 permanent maxillary central incisors were included. Samples were divided into four groups of 26 teeth each, further divided into eight groups of 13 teeth each and sectioned 3 mm apical to the incisal edge and stored in four storage media—tap water, artificial saliva, sodium fluoride, and Tooth Mousse at 12 and 24 hours. The bond strength was measured by universal strength testing machine. RESULTS: Tooth Mousse showed statistically significant difference (p-value 0.001) compared with sodium fluoride, artificial saliva, and tap water when stored in both 12 and 24 hours’ duration. CONCLUSION: Tooth Mousse was a better storage media when compared with sodium fluoride, artificial saliva, and tap water. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Tooth Mousse can be considered as a best storage media for fragment reattachment. How to cite this article: Jalannavar P, Tavargeri A. Influence of Storage Media and Duration of Fragment in the Media on the Bond Strength of the Reattached Tooth Fragment. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2018;11(2):83-88.