HUMAN TEETH STORAGE PROTOCOLS
Abstract
Human Tooth Banks are responsible for the safekeeping of extracted teeth, which have academic and scientific relevance. The best storage method should combine disinfection with the structural preservation of the dental sample. The objective of this study was to review the literature on human tooth storage protocols. The review included studies published in the last 10 years, available in full text, in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, related to the study's theme. The databases PUBMED, LILACS, SciELO, BBO, and Google Scholar were used with the following descriptors: "Tissue and Organ Procurement," "Thymol," and "Dental Education." The search resulted in 349 articles, of which 10 were selected to support the review, and the results are discussed in two sections. Among the most investigated solutions, 0.1% thymol, 0.2% methylparaben, 10% formalin, and sodium hypochlorite stood out, analyzed for antimicrobial efficacy and preservation of dental properties. The evidence studied suggests that solutions of vinegar, 3% hydrogen peroxide, 0.2% methylparaben, 10% formalin, formaldehyde, and Incidin Extra N® showed favorable results regarding disinfection capacity in short-term storage. It was observed that storage can affect the dental structure, regardless of the solution used, with more satisfactory short-term results reported for 0.2% methylparaben and formalin. There is no consensus on an ideal protocol, highlighting the need for further studies that reconcile disinfection and long-term structural preservation.
Author Biography
Universidade Federal da Paraiba.
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