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NovaMin can Improve Fluoride Benefits By 50%

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New Data Presented at the American Association of Dental Research
Posted: April 21, 2008

 
New Data Presented at the American Association of Dental Research (AADR) Shows NovaMin® can Improve Fluoride Benefits By 50%.
Two important abstracts presented to top clinical researchers and leading oral care manufacturers at the AADR indicate that NovaMin® containing fluoride varnishes and dentifrices not only have the potential to treat sensitivity1, but also have the potential to remineralize caries like lesions under both full and compromised salivary conditions2.
 
Alachua Florida April 2008 - This is a very important step forward for the oral care industry; this new breakthrough ingredient has been extensively proven to provide superior oral health benefits, such as sensitivity relief, dentin remineralization and periodontal health. Today, these studies revealed further the NovaMin anti-sensitivity benefits as well as the potential of NovaMin to enhance fluoride caries protection and efficacy. 
 
“The results from these studies continue to illustrate the power of the NovaMin material in multiple applications while demonstrating its superiority over conventional products/technologies”, stated Dave Muscle5, Director of Research and Development at NovaMin Technology, Inc.
 
Salivary flow has a key role in the overall oral health and can affect young and old alike. Saliva is needed to flush the mouth to clear food debris that forms bacteria in plaque. It buffers the pH, helps digest food, prevents infection and makes it possible for you to chew or swallow.
 
Fluoride has long been recognized as the industry standard for oral dentifrices. However, when salivary flow is compromised fluoride dentifrices require Calcium and Phosphorus minerals to remineralize the tooth surface for protection. Calcium and phosphorous are naturally found in saliva and they are usually responsible for repairing the tooth surface. When NovaMin comes in contact with saliva, it rapidly releases calcium and phosphorus to form a new layer of hydroxy apatite (HA) on tooth surfaces. NovaMin accelerates this process by increasing the saliva pH and supercharging the saliva with calcium and phosphorus ions. NovaMin particles also stick to the tooth surface and continue to release particles for several days, before the particles transform into HA. This combination of HA and adherence of NovaMin particles occlude the open dentinal tubules and reduce sensitivity.
 
 “It is quite an honor to have an oral presentation accepted at such a prestigious meeting as the AADR,” stated Anora Burwell, Manager of R&D at NovaMin Technology, Inc. and presenter. The AADR is highly recognized by researchers and oral care experts as the leader oral health research and a trustworthy source of knowledge and emerging technologies for the improvement of oral health worldwide. 
 
 
 
About NovaMin®
 
NovaMin addresses the rapidly growing, unmet oral care needs of adults and seniors. It does this by amplifying the natural biological defenses and repair mechanisms of the oral environment – resulting in teeth and gums that look healthier, feel healthier and are healthier. 
NovaMin reverses the negative effects of time and age on teeth, combining essential minerals in their rare ionic form with saliva to form a new layer of tooth mineral. NovaMin, also known as Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate (INCI name) is a non-toxic compound made from elements which are naturally critical for bone and tooth mineralization.   Oral Care Market and the “Second Half of Life”
 
Fifty years after the wide-spread adoption of fluoride in everything from toothpaste to water supplies, scientists have recognized the need for improved adult tooth care and have created new technologies to address it. There are several new materials becoming available to toothpaste and dental products marketers that have the promise to fill this need. This has set off a scramble to define a new technology standard in the $30 billion worldwide dental hygiene marketplace, made up of toothpaste and a broad array of other products sold in the supermarket, pharmacy and dental office. A race to define a “new technology standard” normally conjures up the consumer electronics (Blu-Ray vs. High Def) or information technology (Mac vs. Windows) industries – but in this case it also applies to something even more ubiquitous, toothpaste.
 
The previous ‘gold standard’ active ingredient for toothpaste has been fluoride. Originally adopted in the 1950’s, fluoride hardens teeth to prevent acid damage. This was especially effective in earlier decades when diets were not as highly acidic and carbohydrate-rich as today. Skyrocketing consumption of sodas, sports drinks and even healthy things like fruit juice in the last few decade’s means that damage is inevitable – and the focus needs to shift to daily repair. The body has always had the ability to repair microscopic damage every day, before a dentist’s drill is needed – but the process is slow and also intended for different diets. These new ingredient technologies all have a common theme: supplementing the body’s own repair (remineralization) mechanism with minerals.
 
Aging Population
 
The NIA (National Institute on Aging) U.S. Bureau of the Census reported in August 29th, 2006, that the numbers of elderly are projected to double in 21 States between 1995 and 2025.
 
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division projections for 2005, the US populations will growth to 308 million people in 2010.  Nearly 48 % of the national population will be over 45 years old and the Baby Boom generation (those born between 1946 and 1964) will represent the 13.92%.
 
Mid-lifer Oral Care Issues
 
Remineralization Needs
Increased consumption of acidic beverages (soda, sports drinks) causes severe tooth wear and acid erosion, leading to higher bacterial activity and easier stain attachment.
“A recent survey of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) members revealed that dentists think tooth erosion is more common today compared to five years ago and many respondents stated that consuming soft drinks, as well as other foods with a low pH value (such as fruit juices, pickles, fresh fruit and yogurt), contribute to tooth erosion. Tooth erosion is the breakdown of tooth structure caused by the effect of acid on the teeth. Dental enamel is the thin, outer layer of hard tissue that helps maintain the tooth's structure and shape while protecting it from decay”3.
 
 
 
Adult Cavities
The dental care needs of older adults are different than that of young adults and children. This is related to the primary natural defense for the oral cavity: saliva. Salivary function and composition deteriorates with age. Age-related factors such as prescription drug use and type-II diabetes also contribute to oral health problems.
In fact, in the US (which has some of the highest standards of oral hygiene and access to dental care) filling cavities has reached its highest level ever – with over 150,000,000 filled every year at a cost in excess of $10 Billion. Once thought of as a childhood condition, tooth decay is now predominantly a condition of maturity. Over half of all cavities now occur in adults, mostly seniors.
Over the last 10-20 years caries rate has been increasing, due to the explosion of “Root Caries” and “Secondary Caries” among adults and seniors in particular. Recently, adult caries surpassed juvenile caries, and now represents the majority of caries cases.
The Centers for Disease Control has named dental caries, specifically in adults, as the #1 chronic disease in America, and the Surgeon General recently issued a report describing it as a critical public health issue.
Root caries:
•          ~ 1/3 of adults 45+ have active root caries
•          ~ 1/2 of adults 65+
•          Trend sharply up.
 
Xerostomia
 
More than 32 million adults are at risk of dry mouth, or Xerostomia, caused mainly by prescription and over-the-counter drug products. Dry mouth can lead to serious oral infections, extensive decay and make it difficult to swallow and speak4. Xerostomia has long been considered a problem for older adults and people with compromised health issues. However, many young people and athletes experience Xerostomia and are at risk for its negative effects. In order to gain sufficient amounts of energy and liquid, an increased intake of foods with a high calorie value, particularly those containing sugars, are often consumed by athletes. In addition, sports drinks are used for rehydration and electrolytic replacement during or directly after highly aerobic sports.   These products are often consumed during or directly after intense exercise, resulting in breathing hard through the mouth and reduced salivary secretion rate.

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