Summary

This clinical study investigated the effectiveness of BioMin compared to two other well-known toothpastes for dentin hypersensitivity:

• BioMin (Fluoro-Calcium-Phosphosilicate)
• ProArgin
• Potassium Nitrate

Objective

The aim was to determine if BioMin is more effective in relieving sensitive teeth than the two other established active ingredients.

Method

• 90 patients with dentin hypersensitivity
• random assignment to 3 groups
• assessment of sensitivity for:
  • air stimulus
  • cold water
  • tactile stimulus
• measurement:
  • at baseline
  • after 15 days

Results

• All three toothpastes reduced sensitivity
• BioMin showed the greatest improvement
• especially for air stimulus and cold water, BioMin was superior to the other groups
• for tactile sensitivity, the improvement was less pronounced

Why BioMin performed better

The authors explain the effect in four steps:

1. chemical bonding to the tooth surface
2. slow release of calcium, phosphate and fluoride
3. formation of fluorapatite crystals in and on the dentinal tubules
4. additional remineralization and enamel strengthening

This results in a deeper and more stable sealing of the tubules, which can lead to more sustainable desensitization.

Limitations

• small sample size
• short study duration of only 15 days

Conclusion

BioMin was more effective than ProArgin and Potassium Nitrate in this study in treating sensitive teeth. The results suggest that BioMin is a promising option for the rapid and effective reduction of dentin hypersensitivity.