BioMin Technologies Ltd was established to commercialise research conducted over the past decade at Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College, London, to develop bioactive glass materials to reduce tooth sensitivity, help replace lost mineral from tooth surfaces and protect against tooth decay. The company has recieved ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management certification from NSAI.
External Links about Biomin Technologies Ltd.
Official Website: https://www.biomin.co.uk
Membership in British Dental Association: https://www.bdia.org.uk/companies/biomin-technologies-ltd
BioMin F & BioMin C Armour for teeth: High Performance Sensitivity, Remineralising & Protective toothpaste + whitening
History
BioMin™ F was introduced in September 2016 and delivers low level fluoride for up to 12 hours together with Calcium and Phosphate to relieve dentine hypersensitivity.
BioMin™ C is available for those who do not wish to use a fluoride containing toothpaste but still require an efficient product for relief of dentine Hypersensitivity.
BioMin™ F for Kids was introduced in May 2020 and is the first remineralising toothpaste designed for children 3-6 years of age
For more information, Please see excerpt below from Queen Mary University of London Website
In July 2014 QMUL set up the company BioMin Technologies Ltd and developed the remineralising sensitivity toothpaste BioMinF®, which was launched in April 2016, based on special patented glasses that dissolve in saliva releasing calcium, phosphate and fluoride. Toothpastes are the first line of protection in tooth decay that costs the NHS in excess of £1 billion pa. BioMinF is the first practical example of slow release of fluoride from toothpastes. The glass particles in BiomInF® release fluoride over 10-12 hours and protects the tooth from decay. BioMinF® toothpastes are on sale in the UK, Germany, Australia, US, Canada, China and India. 90% of users surveyed had improved tooth sensitivity after using the product and several professionals are recommending it. Clinical trials have also showed better clinical effectiveness vs other sensitivity toothpastes.
The science: developing bioactive glasses for use in toothpaste
The research team, led by Professor Hill at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, has a world-leading understanding of bioactive glasses. Bioactive glasses dissolve in body fluids including saliva releasing calcium and phosphate ions which protect against tooth decay. The group have also investigated the ability of the glasses to occlude dentinal tubules and to reduce fluid flow through them. Fluid flow through these tubules is the cause of tooth pain associated with hot or cold stimulation. The exposure of these tubules may also lead to bacteria entering the tubules and facilitating tooth decay. In addition the group have investigated the abrasivity of bioactive glasses towards tooth enamel in terms of particle shape and size in order to be able to design a low abrasivity toothpaste.