Toothpaste SPLAT INNOVA SENSITIVE intensive restoration of enamel - reviews

In order for a toothpaste to be suitable for daily hygiene, it must not only fulfill its purpose - to treat, whiten, strengthen, but also be as safe as possible for the entire body.

INNOVA toothpastes are a breakthrough among oral care products. Produced on the basis of natural components, they simultaneously actively and delicately affect the surface being treated, without causing negative reactions.

About the manufacturer

Products under the SPLAT brand are exported to 60 countries. And the development of unique compositions is carried out by 2 laboratories at once, which already have 10 of their own patents.

In 2011, according to Stanford University, SPLAT entered the top 30 fastest growing brands worldwide.

The INNOVA product series was created specifically to combat the problem of tooth sensitivity according to the original recipes of the Russian developer - SPLAT. All products under this brand have been tested and certified by the Department of Preventive Dentistry of St. Petersburg University. Pavlova.

Important nuances that must be taken into account when choosing a particular paste

When teeth have increased sensitivity due to weakened enamel and gum disease, the choice of toothpaste must be approached especially carefully. And if healthy teeth would still “forgive” some mistakes when choosing, then in the case of an existing pathology, such mistakes can be very expensive (and in the literal sense of the word, because dental services today can hardly be called cheap).

Below are a number of practical nuances that are important to consider when choosing a particular toothpaste from the INNOVA Sensitive series:

• The “Gentle Enamel Lightening” paste, as the name suggests, is suitable for those who want their teeth, in addition to reducing sensitivity, to become lighter. As noted above, the main lightening effect is achieved through the enzyme tannase, which destroys the colored compounds of dental plaque. However, it should be understood that if tooth enamel is naturally yellow or dark, or is affected by brown spots of fluorosis, you should not count on lightening. If there are pronounced mineral deposits (tartar) on the teeth, then the paste will have only a minimal brightening effect, and in such a situation, a much greater result can be obtained by removing tartar and old plaque in the dentist’s office as part of professional oral hygiene. However, in case of hyperesthesia, you should refrain from choosing any standard whitening paste, since most of them are characterized by high abrasiveness and their use will only aggravate the problem of increased tooth sensitivity, weakening already damaged enamel. At the same time, when choosing Innova “Gentle Enamel Lightening” paste, you need to soberly assess the situation, not expecting to get a snow-white Hollywood smile in a couple of uses;

• Toothpaste “Restoring enamel and healthy gums” is highly likely to have a positive effect on sore gums due to the extracts it contains of skullcap, neem, bergenia and stevia. However, in severe cases, the effect may be insufficient - then you should not wait for further progression of periodontitis, and it is better to consult a dentist for professional help. In addition, it is useful to keep in mind that if problems with gums are combined with severely weakened tooth enamel, then it is advisable to combine “Enamel Restoration and Gum Health” and “Intensive Enamel Restoration” pastes (for example, use one in the morning and the other in the evening);
• INNOVA “Intensive Enamel Restoration” paste will be an excellent choice in cases where it is necessary to solve the problem of tooth sensitivity while simultaneously striving to provide maximum support for weakened enamel through its mineralization. Especially with caries in the white or chalky spot stage, after professional teeth cleaning using ultrasound and AirFlow technology, after teeth whitening using acid gels containing peroxides, as well as with weak enamel in general. But even here it is important to be guided by common sense - although the name of the paste speaks of “intensive restoration of enamel”, in the case of carious cavities, the use of the paste will not lead to their gradual overgrowing. Simply put, if a tooth is already eaten away by caries, then the paste will not return it to its original healthy appearance, and you will still have to install a filling;

• INNOVA paste “Intensive strengthening of hypersensitive teeth” due to the highest content of nanohydroxyapatite in the line (6%) is characterized by the most pronounced ability to reduce tooth sensitivity due to obturation of dentinal tubules and restoration of microdamage to tooth enamel. In addition, the manufacturer’s use of the wording “without abrasives” when describing the paste suggests that the composition uses especially fine Hydrated Silica with minimal abrasive properties. Thus, this paste will be a good choice in cases where hyperesthesia is especially severe and the effect on the enamel should be as gentle as possible. It should be borne in mind that if high tooth sensitivity is a consequence of progressive gum recession in the cervical area of ​​the teeth, although the paste will increase comfort by significantly reducing pain, it is unlikely to solve the root cause of this problem, therefore, again, in such cases It is important to consult a dentist in a timely manner.

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Composition and action

The “Liquid Enamel” suspension restores tooth enamel and reduces sensitivity after the first use.

The composition of the product is designed for a full range of care for teeth and gums. The main components are:

1. Red grape seed extract . In addition to its main purpose - strengthening tooth enamel, the extract reduces the risk of caries and improves the bond of teeth with composite fillings and extends the life of the latter. Scientists from the Illinois Institute came to this conclusion after conducting a series of experiments.
2. Anethole . An aromatic ester contained in the essential oils of anise, fennel, dill and some others. Cleanses tooth enamel and freshens breath.
3. Timol . Found in tympanic oil. As part of the suspension, it plays the role of an anesthetic and has a bactericidal effect.
4. Eucalyptol . It is found in eucalyptus oil and is recognized as an indispensable aid in gum care.
5. Calcium hydroxyapatite . It has been clinically proven that this component is able to penetrate deep into damaged tissues and strengthen them from the inside. Fights all manifestations of tooth sensitivity, including caries and gum recession.
6. Tannase enzyme . Gently brightens tooth enamel and helps reduce plaque formation.
7. Vitamin E. Cares for gums, removes inflammation and fights bleeding gums.

The liquid form of the drug allows you to fight oral problems in the most difficult to reach places. The use of the suspension guarantees complete cleansing and reduces the risk of caries.

Assortment of toothpastes

The new line of Splat Innova toothpastes is represented by four products:

1. "Deep restoration of vulnerable enamel" . This product is free from traumatic abrasive particles and is suitable for those whose tooth surface reacts to hot and cold. The paste contains the substance calcium hydroxyapatite, which penetrates into the dental canals and prevents particles of eaten foods from entering there.
2. "Taking care of your gums" . The composition of this product is similar to the base of the previous drug. But it contains special additives that protect gums from bleeding and eliminate increased vulnerability. Such natural components include extracts of bergenia, skullcap and stevia.
3. "Gentle Lightening" . Thanks to this paste, anyone can achieve lightening of the tooth surface at home without harm to enamel and dentin. The process itself is very delicate, without causing any discomfort.
4. "Intensive Recovery" . This product contains processed grape seeds, calcis and stevia extract. Thanks to these ingredients, harmful bacteria that live in the oral cavity and cause caries are completely destroyed. The product has a healing effect on sore gums.

How to use

The effectiveness of the suspension depends on the correctness and systematic use of it. To achieve the best result, you need to take the following steps:

1. Measure out the optimal dosage of suspension for 1 rinse, which is 1 measuring cap;
2. It is necessary to rinse the mouth for 30 seconds;
3. Additionally, there is no need to rinse your mouth with water;
4. It is advisable not to drink or eat anything for half an hour after rinsing.
5. The product is best used daily, after every meal or brushing your teeth.

Instructions for use, dosage

The use of Innova toothpastes is permitted from 18 years of age.

Rules of application:

Do not use the product if it has expired.

Expected effect

This drug is designed to restore and strengthen weakened enamel. The use of “Liquid Enamel” promotes:

• eliminating pain due to increased sensitivity of teeth;
• gentle teeth whitening by 2 tones;
• reducing bleeding gums;
• reducing the risk of caries;
• complete removal of dental plaque;
• elimination of inflammatory processes;
• saturation with mineral components.

The effect of using the drug will be noticeable after the first use. Using the suspension in combination with INNOVA toothpaste and brush will ensure the most effective results in a minimum period of time.

Mechanism of action of toothpastes on sensitive teeth

Increased sensitivity of teeth can be a consequence of processes of carious and non-carious nature. As a rule, sooner or later, hyperesthesia is caused by a pronounced loss of hard tissues in the teeth (demineralization of enamel, mechanical abrasion, wedge-shaped defects, etc.) In addition, sensitivity can develop when gum tissue subsides, as a result of which the necks of the teeth, where the enamel is thinnest, are exposed.

The photo below shows an example of wedge-shaped defects on a group of upper and lower teeth:

Normally, dentin, penetrated by a system of very thin tubules, should be covered with a layer of enamel (or gum - in the cervical area). However, when such a “cover” becomes weak, for example, due to thinning of the enamel due to its demineralization, aggressive factors begin to affect the dentin: cold, heat, sweet and sour foods, as well as mechanical irritants. With the participation of the fluid filling the dentinal tubules, irritants affect the nerve endings leading to the pulp, which causes the sensation of pain.

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The mechanism of action of INNOVA Sensitive toothpastes is based on the ability of nanohydroxyapatite to effectively fill dentinal tubules, clogging them to a significant depth. Thus, the system of dentin tubules becomes reliably protected from the effects of irritating factors, and the severity of hyperesthesia is significantly reduced, even after the first use of the paste.

On a note

This is exactly the case when nanotechnology works for its intended purpose. The fact is that the diameter of the dentinal tubules is on average only from 0.2 to 4 microns, so standard grinding minerals would simply not be able to penetrate such narrow openings. It is the highest degree of dispersion into nano-sized agglomerates that allows hydroxyapatite to actively integrate into the dentin structure, forming a kind of protective layer.

The photograph below clearly shows the result of filling the dentinal tubule with nanohydroxyapatite after a single use of the paste:

In addition, the ability of nanohydroxyapatite to fill microcracks in tooth enamel also plays an important role. Thanks to this, the enamel becomes less porous (and therefore less prone to staining) and more resistant to the effects of cariogenic factors in the oral cavity - primarily to the effects of acids.

When the pH level in the oral cavity decreases, it is nanohydroxyapatite that takes the “first blow” from acids, passing into the buffer solution of saliva in the form of hydrogen phosphate ions and calcium ions. And this is much better than if the process of demineralization of tooth enamel begins immediately (in essence, its dissolution).

On a note

Hydroxyapatite in its chemical composition practically coincides with the composition of tooth enamel. Its liquid suspension could be called “liquid enamel”, which was done by the SPLAT company, which included a mouth rinse called “Liquid Enamel Suspension” in the INNOVA Sensitive series of products (the content of nanohydroxyapatite in this rinse is 1%).

It should also be borne in mind that Innova pastes combat the problem of tooth sensitivity not only due to nanohydroxyapatite alone, but also due to the work of classical components - fluorine compounds and calcium salts, which is most revealed in the “Intensive restoration of enamel” paste. These components contribute to the mineralization of tooth enamel, strengthen it and thereby provide more effective protection of teeth from various destructive factors. This complex effect on tooth enamel allows, with regular use of INNOVA toothpastes, effective treatment of caries in the white spot stage.

The not entirely adequate reaction of some consumers to the fluoride content in toothpastes is interesting - here is one of the reviews about the “Intensive enamel restoration” toothpaste:

Review:

“When all of my teeth suddenly began to hurt severely and at once, help was found in the form of INNOVA toothpaste from the SPLAT company, it is just for sensitive teeth. I liked the paste, the pain in my teeth went away quickly, after just a few uses. But when I bought it for the second time, I saw that the content of FLUORIDE was written on the package! Today this component is no longer good, but harmful to health! That's why I won't buy it again..."

Veronica, St. Petersburg

However, if you don’t eat a few grams of toothpaste a day and the fluoride content in drinking water is not off the charts, then the presence of this component in toothpaste has significant benefits for tooth enamel.

Now let's see what an ordinary person, far from dental issues, should know about the unobvious advantages of the mechanism of action of INNOVA toothpastes described above compared to a number of other toothpastes designed to combat increased tooth sensitivity. Simplified, the situation looks like this:

• As a rule, most other toothpastes use one or another potassium salt (usually in the form of nitrate) as the main component used to reduce tooth sensitivity. Potassium ions, penetrating into the dentinal tubules, lead to a decrease in the sensitivity of nerve receptors. Having received this kind of “anesthesia”, the tooth becomes less sensitive to the action of external stimuli, be it cold water or solid food. However, potassium ions, unlike nanohydroxyapatite, do not provide any protection - neither dentin nor tooth enamel. Often, the use of toothpastes with potassium salts can even be dangerous due to the fact that the toothache is simply masked, while no effective measures are taken to strengthen the hard tissues of the tooth - with continued exposure to destructive factors, this can lead to significant and yet imperceptible (more precisely, imperceptible) damage to teeth. Here is an example of what the composition of a toothpaste with potassium salts might look like:

  
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• Sometimes strontium salts are added to pastes for sensitive teeth, which contribute to clogging of dentinal tubules. In general, we can say that this is a much more preferable option than the presence of only potassium salts in the composition, especially when the paste also contains fluoride compounds and an additional mineralizing component (for example, lactate or calcium citrate). However, it should be noted that the effect of the use of strontium salts is characterized mainly by only superficial blockage of dentin pores, while nanohydroxyapatite provides deeper obturation. This is what the composition of a paste with strontium salts might look like:

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