Extra-Alveolar Storage Media for teeth: A Literature review.

An intentional replant is a tooth extracted then replaced after treatments, such as root canal therapy; while an accidental replant is a tooth replaced after being knocked out accidentally. The maintenance of the vitality of the periodontal ligament cell is essential for the long-term success of a transplant or replant. An appropriate storage medium should maintain or improve the vitality of the cells during the extra-alveolar period. Different types of wet storage media have been investigated, such as Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution, viaspan, culture media, saline; natural products like water, saliva, bovine milk and its variations, propolis, green tea, Morusrubra, egg white, coconut water; rehydrating solutions etc. This Literature review outlines the storage media that are available and highlights their specific features or problems.