Efficacy of a biomin F toothpaste compared to conventional toothpastes in remineralisation and dentine hypersensitivity: An overview

Dentine Hypersensitivity (DH) and enamel demineralisation are prevalent oral health concerns. BioMin toothpaste, containing Fluoro-Calcium Phosphosilicate (FCPS), has emerged as a potential alternative to conventional toothpastes for both remineralisation and DH management. This literature overview analyses the efficacy of a BioMin F toothpaste compared to selected conventional toothpastes in addressing DH and remineralisation. The review examines in vitro and in vivo studies (clinical trials) to assess the relative benefits and limitations of both approaches. Analysis of controlled clinical trials utilising VAS scores, Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scores (SCASS), and SEM imaging revealed that BioMin F exhibits a distinctive temporal efficacy gradient: modest immediate tubular occlusion (18.1% sensitivity reduction at one-minute) but superior long-term efficacy (61.1% reduction at 6 weeks). Scanning electron microscopy from in vitro studies have also confirmed progressive mineralisation within the dentinal tubules (50% occlusion at three weeks increasing to 75% at 6 weeks) through the formation of acid-resistant fluorapatite crystals. This overview concludes that BioMin F may be appropriate for sustained rather than immediate relief, although it is recognised that more standardised long-term studies are required to validate its efficacy in the treatment of remineralisation and Dentine hypersensitivity.