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Background: Tooth avulsion is one of the most severe dental traumas which most often occur in children. When immediate replantation is not possible, storage in a proper media may lead to a prolonged survival rate. Aloe Vera is a cactus like plant with green, tapered leaves that are filled with a transparent viscous gel. This medicinal plant has significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal effects. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of different concentrations of Aloe Vera extract compared to DMEM [cell culture medium] and egg white
Methods: The periodontal ligament [PDL] cells were cultured and certain number of cells were treated with Aloe Vera extract [in four different concentrations], egg white and culture media for 1, 3, 6, and 9 hours. Cell viability was determined by using the [3-[4, 5-dimethylthiazolyl-2]-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide] assay. Moreover, One-way ANOVA and post hoc [LSD] test were used for analyzing the study groups
Results: The results indicate that culture media and Aloe Vera extract [10, 30, and 50% concentration] were statistically similar and significantly preserved more PDL cells compared to other experimental storage media
Conclusion: Aloe Vera 10, 30, and 50% may be recommended as a suitable storage media for avulsed teeth