Evaluation of Viability of Periodontal Ligament Cells using Propolis, Coconut Water, Aleo Vera, and Soy Milk: An In vitro Comparative Study.

Abstract

This research was done to assess the periodontal ligament cells viability using propolis, coconut water, aloe vera, and soy milk storage media. Periodontal ligament cells were taken from freshly extracted teeth and stored into four groups of storage media: Group A-propolis, Group B-coconut water, Group C-aloe vera, and Group D-soy milk. Later, the cell viability was assessed at 1, 12, and 24 hours. The periodontal ligament cell viability was significantly greater in propolis, followed by coconut water, aloe vera, and soy milk. We found that propolis, coconut water, aloe vera, and soy milk can be used as an effective storage media. These are naturally occurring and easily available storage medium.