Utilizing Almond Oil with Vitamin E as an Alternative Fixative to Formalin

Introduction: The health hazards resulting from exposure to formalin have given rise the need of developing safer alternative fixatives. Almond oil has been widely used in aromatherapy and cosmetic industry for its good penetrating skin-rejuvenating properties, whereas vitamin E is a known anti-oxidant. present study aimed test fixative efficacy almond with as compared formalin.
 Material Methods: was conducted on 42 tissue specimens obtained by crown lengthening procedure or other minor surgical procedures. were divided into two groups- 21 group fixed while others 24 hours. Routine histopathological procedures done histomorphological parameters related preservation architecture well cellular details assessed.
 Result: tissues AO comparable that formalin. Although statistically non-significant, all three investigators agreed oil-fixed exhibited superior nuclear Conclusion: can be effectively fixation tissues, providing results are formalin-fixed tissues. non-toxic, non-irritant chemical nature coupled ease availability, enable it utilized safely even remote areas