The efficacy of commercial tooth storage media for maintaining the viability of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts

摘要

Abstract Aim To evaluate Save‐A‐Tooth ( SAT ), EMT Toothsaver ( EMT ) and Hank's Balanced Salt Solution ( HBSS ) for their influence on the viability and proliferative capacity of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (HPDLFs). Methodology Primary HPDLF s were seeded into 96‐well cell culture plates and exposed to SAT , EMT , HBSS and water (negative control) for 0.5, 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24?h at room temperature (22?°C). After each exposure time, cell viability was measured through quantifying adenosine triphosphate ( ATP ) using a luminescent dye. The proliferative capacity was also quantified using the PrestoBlue assay after 12 or 24?h storage in each medium. The data were analysed statistically by two‐way anova and post hoc Least Significant Difference ( LSD ) test ( P? ? 0.05). The morphology of the cells after 12?h storage was also investigated through live/dead viability/cytotoxicity kit together with fluorescence microscopy. Results There was no significant difference in cell viability amongst HBSS , SAT and EMT groups up to 6?h. SAT was effective in maintaining cell viability only up to 12?h and then became detrimental to HPDLF ; after 24?h, the effectiveness of SAT in maintaining cell viability was similar to that of water ( P ??0.05). Amongst all the media, only EMT could maintain the proliferative capacity of HPDLF s significantly higher than the negative control, that is water ( P ??0.05) after 24?h storage. Conclusion EMT maintained the proliferative capacity of HPDLF s after 24?h storage.