Sensitive Teeth Cause and Novamin Remineralization Treatment
SCIENCE OF NOVAMIN

The effects of NovaMin have been demonstrated in laboratories and clinical studies at prestigious research, dental and medical centers around the world over several years of intensive research and evaluation.
Research Reports, NovaMin Abstracts, Journals and Articles listed further below: (click their links to open)


Born of years of medical research; delivering just what mother nature intended. NovaMin can reverse the negative effects of time and age on our teeth.

As we get older, our teeth become more sensitive, more decayed and more stained. NovaMin offers a new millennium solution to these problems.

The origins of NovaMin go back to a chance encounter between a materials scientist and an Army Colonel and their conversation about helping to repair the shattered bones of soldiers who were battle wounded. That conversation led to a revolutionary bone repair material. After over a million patients benefited from that creation, researchers found a way to adapt the same technology for renewing the vitality of teeth. Thus, NovaMin was born.

NovaMin is a compound made from elements which are naturally critical for bone and tooth mineralization: calcium, phosphorus, silica, and sodium. Delivered in their common forms, these elements have very limited value in tooth health. Delivered together, in their rare ionic form, however makes them into powerhouses of tooth renewal. This is the magic of NovaMin. Of course, NovaMin contains nothing toxic or exotic - just the elements that mother nature intended.

Each microscopic NovaMin particle serves as a delivery system for these ions. When the particle is exposed to water (from your saliva or tap water) it instantly reacts - releasing billions of mineral ions that become available to the natural remineralization process in your mouth. It is this natural process that is the ideal rebuilder of tooth mineral. These ions, along with naturally occurring ions in your saliva, combine to form hydroxyapatite crystals, the special form of hard and strong mineral in your teeth. No other man-made material is known to directly lead to the formation of these crystals in the body.


NovaMin Treatment of Sensitive Teeth
Exposed tooth pores, tubules.
After using an a popular toothpaste with fluoride
After using an oral care product with NovaMin
NovaMin creates a new mineral layer over tiny pores in the tooth, preventing nerve access; and associated pain.

Research Reports: (click an item to open)
A Randomized Parallel Group Clinical Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Three Desensitizing Dentifrices [354kb pdf]
Anitibacterial Activity of Particulate NovaMin Against Supra and Subgingival Bacteria [44kb pdf]
Antibacterial Effects of A Bioactive Glass Paste on Oral Microorganisms [42kb pdf]
Clinical Study of NovaMin-Containing Dentifrice Ability to Produce Consumer Noticeable Whitening and Brightening [75kb pdf]
Comparison of Pulpal Inflammatory Response Using Calcium Hydroxide vs Particulate Bioglass in Human Teeth [54kb pdf]
Effectivness of DenShield Product in Combating Dentine Hypersensitivity [146kb pdf]
Effects of Dose, Particle Size and Exposure Time on Tooth Mineralization from NovaMin-containing Dentifrices [229kb pdf]
Endodontic Treatments With NovaMin [46kb pdf]
Evaluation of NovaMin as an Adjunct to Fluoride For Caries Lesion Remineralization [541kb pdf]
General Population Tooth Sensitivity Prevalence and Attitudes Towards Sensitivity Toothpaste [316kb pdf]
In-Vitro Evaluation of NovaMin Root Conditioner [639kb pdf]
Inflammatory Response of Bioglass and Ca(OH)2 in Direct Pulp Caps in Human Teeth [39kb pdf]
Multi-center, Single Blind Clinical Study to Assess Stain Removal Potential of NovaMin Dentifrices [33kb pdf]
NovaMin (Bioglass) Attenuates a Proinflammatory Response in Mouse Peritoneal Endotoxicosis [38kb pdf]
Occlusion of Dentin Tubules by 45S5 Bioglass [38kb pdf]
Particulate Bioglass Reduces The Viability of Bacterial Biofilms Formed on its Surface in an In Vitrol Model [43kb pdf]
Pilot Clinical Study Evaluating Efficacy of NovaMin-Containing Dentifrice for Relief of Dentin Hypersensitivity [639kb pdf]
Pilot Clinical and In Vitro Studies Evaluating NovaMin in Desensitizing Dentifrices [436kb pdf]
The Antibacterial Properties of Bioactive Glass [38kb pdf]
The Efficacy of a Dentifrice Containing NovaMin on Dentine Hypersensitivity [51kb pdf]
Tubule Occlusion of NovaMin-Containing Dentifrice Compared to Recaldent-Containing: Remin/Demin Study in vitro [828kb pdf]
Use of NovaMin Containing Preparation For Reduction of Dentin Sensitivity in Patients Undergoing Periodontal Maintenance Therapy [121kb pdf]

Abstracts: (click an item to open)
Clinical Evaluation for Tooth Whitening of a Bioglass (NovaMin) Containing Dentifrice [20kb pdf]
Tooth Hypersensitivity Reduction by a Novel Bioglass (NovaMin) Dentifrice [173kb pdf]

Journals:
Rectenwald, John E., Rebecca M. Minter, Jason J. Rosenberg, Gregory C. Gaines, Sean Lee and Lyle L. Moldawer. 2002. Bioglass® Attenuates a Proinflammatory Response in Mouse Peritoneal Endotoxicosis. Shock, 17(2):135-138.
Gillette, Robert L., DVM, MSE; Steven F. Swaim, DVM, MS; Eva A, Sartin, DVM, PhD; Dino M. Bradley, DVM, PhD; Shindok L. Coolman, MS. 2001. Effects of a Bioactive Glass on Healing of Closed Skin Wounds in Dogs. AJVR, 62(7): 1149-1153.
Tai, Bao Jun, Zhuan Bian, Han Jiang, David C. Greenspan, Jipin Zhong, Arthur E. Clark and Min Quan Du. 2006. Anti-gingivitis Effect of a Dentifrice containing Bioactive Glass (NovaMin®) particulate. J Clin Periodontology, 33: 86-91.

Articles:
Seidel-Bittke, Debra, RDH, BS. 2005. Novel NovaMin. RDH, August 2005.
O'Hehir, Trisha E., RDH, BS 2006. Research Applies to Clinical Practice - Perio Reports: NovaMin Toothpaste Reduces Plaque and Bleeding. Hygienetown, March 2006.
Kaiser, Karen, RDH. 2005. Dare to Self-Repair. RDH, April 2005.
Lee, S., J. Zimmer, J. Fechner, G.E. Uzunian, L. Song. 2003. Bioactive Glasses: A Potential New Class of Active Ingredients for Personal Care Products. SOFW-Journal, 129. Jahrgang 9-2003.
Arteaga, Sarita, DMD, FAGD. 2006. Demineralization and Remineralization: The Battle to Keep Teeth Strong and Healthy. WDJ - Woman Dentist Journal, October 2006.
Tilliss, Terri, RDH, MS, MA. 2005. A Closer Look at Dentin Hypersensitivity. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, September, 3(9): 30, 32.
Update on Marketplace: High Technology Continues to Define Innovative Changes in Product Development. RDH, May 2005.
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