New study: BioMin F inhibited the caries bacterium Streptococcus mutans in the laboratory more strongly than NovaMin and even more strongly than a classic fluoride toothpaste.
This makes BioMin F particularly exciting for modern caries prevention.
Summary
This in vitro study investigated the antibacterial effect of BioMin F, NovaMin and a conventional fluoride toothpaste (Signal) against Streptococcus mutans, one of the most important caries bacteria.
Aim
The aim was to determine which toothpaste best inhibits the growth of Streptococcus mutans.
Method
Plaque samples were taken from children with active caries, Streptococcus mutans was isolated from them and then cultured in the laboratory.
An agar diffusion test was used to measure how strongly the three toothpastes inhibited bacterial growth.
Results
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BioMin F showed the strongest antibacterial effect
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Signal also performed effectively, but more weakly
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NovaMin showed the lowest antibacterial effect
The inhibition zone around BioMin F was significantly larger than around the other two toothpastes.
Explanation
The authors suspect that BioMin F is particularly effective due to its bioactive glass technology and the slow, prolonged fluoride release. This could reduce the risk of caries not only through remineralization, but also through an antibacterial effect.
Limitation
The study was conducted only in the laboratory and investigated only Streptococcus mutans. Therefore, further studies are necessary to confirm the effect in the mouth under real conditions.
Conclusion
BioMin F showed the best antibacterial effect against Streptococcus mutans in this study and could therefore be an interesting toothpaste for caries prevention.