INNOVA Sensitive Toothpastes for Sensitive Teeth (from SPLAT)

The relatively recently appeared on the market a series of INNOVA Sensitive products (from the company SPLAT) today continues to gain popularity among those people who are familiar with the problem of increased tooth sensitivity. Interestingly, the reason for such popularity is by no means active advertising - people themselves write reviews about this tool, share positive experiences, due to which the demand for products is achieved.

Simply put, INNOVA Sensitive toothpastes really work, and they help even in the case of severe hyperesthesia.

The basis of the line are four toothpastes, which, as follows from their description, strengthen tooth enamel and significantly reduce the sensitivity of teeth. The most important role in these processes is played by active nanohydroxyapatite, a finely dispersed mineral that is almost identical in chemical composition to hard tooth tissues.

On a note

In fairness, I must say that today, any mention of the prefix "nano", which has long been sore, is perceived by many people with great skepticism. And this is understandable, because in the wake of the popularity of nanotechnology under the guise of those, goods quite far from this sphere are often being promoted - it comes almost to the point of absurdity ("nanobrick", "nanobenzene", "nanobeton, etc.)

In this regard, a logical question arises - is the so-called nanohydroxyapatite really a part of Innova pastes, and if it is, is it really so important? What exactly does he provide with his presence in the paste?

We will talk more about these and other important nuances in more detail ...

 

The range of toothpastes of the INNOVA series and their composition

As noted above, the INNOVA product line includes four toothpastes. They vary somewhat in composition and function, but they also have a common property - they are all intended primarily to reduce tooth sensitivity and restore enamel.

INNOVA Sensitive Series Toothpastes:

• “Gentle enamel brightening” - this toothpaste is aimed at those people who, in addition to reducing the sensitivity of their teeth, would like to make them a little brighter. It is important to understand at the same time that this is not about significant tooth whitening, but about easy lightening, at best for 1-2 tones;
• “Enamel restoration and gum health” - a paste suitable for those who, in addition to increased tooth sensitivity, have problems with the gums (for example, their increased bleeding against periodontitis);
• “Intensive enamel restoration” - characterized by increased ability to mineralize tooth enamel, due to which additional protection against caries is achieved;
• “Intensive strengthening of hypersensitive teeth” - this paste contains in its composition almost 2.5 times more nanohydroxyapatite than the above, due to which it more actively saturates the tooth tissue with this mineral.

The price of all pastas is a little over 200 rubles.

All these toothpastes are suitable for daily hygiene, that is, they are as safe as possible for the health of the teeth and the body as a whole (for example, many toothpastes, especially whitening, and also containing some antiseptics, are intended for course use, which many people forget about using to one’s own harm from month to month the same paste).

Now let's look at the compositions of Innova Sensitive toothpastes and note the characteristic features.

Composition of INNOVA "Gentle enamel brightening" toothpaste:

You may notice that standard hydrated silicon dioxide (Hydrated Silica, otherwise silicic acid) was used as the base abrasive component.The paste contains fluorine in a fairly decent concentration (1100ppm) in the form of sodium monofluorophosphate (Sodium Monofluorophosphate) and aminofluoride (Olaflur) - therefore, you can count on additional protection of the teeth from caries due to the saturation of enamel with fluoride ions.

A characteristic feature of the composition of all four Innova toothpastes is the presence in them of an enzyme called Tannase. This enzyme is able to effectively break down tannins and some other substances that give plaque a dark color - many of these dyes are found in juices, wine, and tea. With the destruction of stained compounds, safe clarification of the surface of the teeth is realized, since the enamel is not affected in this process, as well as the oral mucous membranes.

The most specific component of the INNOVA Careful Enamel Brightening Toothpaste is nanohydroxyapatite (Hydroxyapatite (nano)), the content of which is 2.25%. Particles of this particular component provide filling of the dentinal tubules of the tooth, as well as microdamage to the enamel, which together reduces the increased sensitivity of the teeth after the first use of the paste.

Composition of INNOVA toothpaste “Enamel restoration and gum health”:

Interestingly, in this paste, unlike the previous one, there are no fluorine compounds, but there are extracts of four plants at once: neem, incense, stevia and scutellaria. It can be concluded that the emphasis in the properties of the paste is made primarily on the care of the gums.

Composition of INNOVA Intensive Enamel Toothpaste:

A distinctive feature of this paste is the presence in its composition of four components that contribute to the strengthening and restoration of enamel: nanohydroxyapatite, fluorine (in the form of sodium monofluorophosphate and aminofluoride) and calcium lactate. Calcium lactate is an additional source of calcium ions and contributes to a more active process of mineralization of weakened enamel.

Feedback

“My teeth are very sensitive, so I have to treat them very carefully. Slightly so immediately begin to respond to the cold and hot. In the summer I tried Splat to restore enamel. At first I didn’t believe that there would be any effect, I thought that it was just such a PR. But after a week I calmly ate any food, not afraid of the appearance of nasty pain! Sensitivity actually decreases. I spent a tube of 75 ml in 1.5 months, used it in the morning and in the evening ... "

Catherine, Moscow

Composition of INNOVA toothpaste "Intensive strengthening of hypersensitive teeth":

A distinctive feature of the composition of the paste is the presence of 6% nanohydroxyapatite (versus 2.25% in the above three pastes). However, which is strange, even though the emphasis is on intensive tooth strengthening, there is no fluorine or soluble calcium salts in the paste, although their presence would clearly not hinder the task indicated in the product name.

 

The mechanism of action of pastes in relation to sensitive teeth

Hypersensitivity of teeth may be the result of processes of carious and non-carious nature. As a rule, sooner or later, pronounced loss of hard tissues by the teeth (enamel demineralization, mechanical abrasion, wedge-shaped defects, etc.) leads to hyperesthesia. In addition, sensitivity can develop when the gum tissue sags, resulting in exposure of the neck of the teeth, where the enamel is the thinnest.

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

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

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

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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 0.2 to 4 microns, so minerals of standard grinding simply would not be able to penetrate such narrow holes. It is the highest degree of dispersion to nanoscale agglomerates that allows hydroxyapatite to actively integrate into the structure of dentin, forming a kind of protective layer.

The photograph below 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 tooth enamel microcracks also plays an important role. Due to this, the enamel becomes less porous (and therefore less prone to staining) and more resistant to the effects of cariogenic factors of the oral cavity - primarily, to the effects of acids.

When lowering the pH level in the mouth, it is nanohydroxyapatite that takes the “first blow” from the acid side, passing into the saliva buffer solution in the form of hydrogen phosphate ions and calcium ions. And this is much better than if the process of demineralization of tooth enamel immediately began (in fact - its dissolution).

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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 SPLAT, which included in the series of INNOVA Sensitive mouthwashes called “Liquid Enamel Suspension” (the content of nanohydroxyapatite in this rinse is 1%).

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

Not quite adequate reaction of some consumers to the fluoride content in toothpastes is interesting - here is one of the reviews on the paste “Intensive Enamel Recovery”:

Feedback:

“When all my teeth suddenly started to ache severely and at once, the help was found in the form of INNOVA toothpaste from SPLAT, which is just for sensitive teeth. I liked the paste, the soreness of the teeth went away quickly, in just a few uses. But when I bought it for the second time, I saw that the content of the fluorine was written on the package! Today, this component is no longer good, but harm to health! Therefore, I won’t buy it anymore ... ”

Veronika, St. Petersburg

If, however, you don’t eat a few grams of toothpaste a day and the fluoride content in drinking water doesn’t go too high, then the presence of this component in toothpaste has a pronounced benefit for tooth enamel.

Now let's see what an ordinary person, far from dental issues, should know about the unobvious benefits of the INNOVA series of toothpastes described above compared to a number of other pastes designed to combat tooth sensitivity. Simplified situation is as follows:

• As a rule, in most other pastes, one or another potassium salt (usually in the form of nitrate) is used as the main component used to reduce tooth sensitivity. Potassium ions, penetrating 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, whether it is 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 be even 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 a significant and imperceptible (more precisely, imperceptible) tooth damage. Here is an example of what the composition of a toothpaste with potassium salts might look like:;
• Sometimes strontium salts are introduced into the composition of toothpastes for sensitive teeth, which contribute to the blockage of the dentinal tubules. In general, we can say that this is a much more preferable option than the presence of potassium salts in the composition, especially when the paste also contains fluorine 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 surface blockage of pores of dentin, while nanohydroxyapatite provides a deeper obturation. This is how the composition of the paste with strontium salts may look:

 

Important nuances to consider when choosing a paste

When teeth have an increased sensitivity against the background of weakened enamel and gum disease, the choice of toothpaste should be approached with particular care. 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 paste “Gentle enamel brightening”, as the name implies, is suitable for those who want their teeth to become brighter, in addition to reducing sensitivity. As noted above, the main effect of clarification is achieved by the enzyme tannase, which destroys the colored compounds of plaque. However, it should be understood that if tooth enamel has a yellow or dark shade from nature, or is affected by brown spots of fluorosis, you should not count on lightening. If the teeth have pronounced mineral deposits (tartar), then the paste will have only a minimal brightening effect, and in such a situation a much greater result can be obtained by removing the tartar and old plaque in the dentist's office as part of professional oral hygiene. In case of hyperesthesia, one should refrain from choosing any standard whitening paste, since most of them are highly abrasive and their use will only aggravate the problem of increased sensitivity of the teeth, thus weakening the damaged enamel. At the same time, choosing Innova paste “Careful enamel brightening”, it is necessary to soberly assess the situation, not expecting to get a snow-white Hollywood smile for a couple of uses;
• Toothpaste “Enamel restoration and gum health” is highly likely to have a positive effect on diseased gums due to the extracts of Scutellaria, neem, incense and stevia contained in it. However, in severe cases, the effect may be insufficient - then you should not wait for the 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 strongly weakened tooth enamel, then it is advisable to combine pastes “Enamel restoration and gum health” and “Intensive enamel restoration” (for example, use one in the morning and the other in the evening);
• INNOVA Intensive Enamel Repair Paste will be an excellent choice in cases where it is necessary to solve the problem of tooth sensitivity while striving to provide maximum support for weakened enamel by mineralization. Especially with caries in the stage of a white or chalk stain, after professional toothbrushing using ultrasound and AirFlow technology, after teeth whitening with acid gels containing peroxides, as well as with weak enamel in general. But here it is important to be guided by common sense - even though the name of the paste speaks of "intensive restoration of enamel", in the case of carious cavities, the use of paste will not lead to their gradual overgrowing. Simply put, if the tooth has already been decayed by caries, then the paste will not return to its original healthy appearance, and you will still have to install a seal;
• The INNOVA paste “Intensive strengthening of hypersensitive teeth” due to the highest content of nanohydroxyapatite in the lineup (6%) is characterized by the most pronounced ability to reduce tooth sensitivity due to obstruction of the dentinal tubules and the restoration of microdamage to tooth enamel. In addition, the use by the manufacturer in the description of the paste of the phrase “without abrasives” suggests that the composition used is particularly finely divided Hydrated Silica with minimal abrasive properties. Thus, this paste will be a good choice in cases where hyperesthesia is especially pronounced and the effect on enamel should be as gentle as possible. It should be borne in mind that if high tooth sensitivity is a consequence of a progressive recession of the gums 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 get a dentist consultation in a timely manner.

 

Other INNOVA Sensitive Sensitive Teeth Care

The INNOVA Sensitive line of products, in addition to four toothpastes, includes the “Liquid Enamel Suspension” oral rinse and a soft toothbrush with silver ions in the bristles.

Suspension Liquid enamel contains 1% nanohydroxyapatite and, thus, like INNOVA pastes, it can reduce tooth sensitivity by blocking the dentinal tubules and filling microdamages of weakened enamel. It is recommended to use the suspension immediately after brushing your teeth (preferably), or after eating. The mouth rinse time is 1 minute, and after the procedure it is not recommended to rinse the oral cavity with water and eat food for at least half an hour. So the most pronounced effect of the use of the product will be achieved.

On a note

It is worth noting that using a suspension of Liquid enamel will be useful not only for increased tooth sensitivity, but also in general for the prevention of caries - as an effective way to slow down (and even reverse) the process of demineralization of tooth enamel. This is also facilitated by calcium lactate, which is part of the product and is designed to additionally ensure the saturation of tooth enamel with calcium ions.

As for the toothbrush with silver ions in the bristles, its main advantage is not even in these very silver ions (which are so fashionable today that they are sought, not always justified, in a variety of means and applications). Perhaps the main advantages of the brush are the following features:

• It is really made with high quality - by Interbros GmbH (Germany), exclusively commissioned by Splat;
• The brush is soft, which is especially important for teeth sensitive to various influences;
• The bristles of the brush are very thin - much thinner than, for example, the average Colgate brush. This ensures, firstly, additional delicacy of the impact on the surface of the teeth during brushing, and secondly, the effective cleaning of food debris even from hard-to-reach areas between the teeth.

 

A few words about studies confirming the effectiveness of Innova Sensitive pastes

It is one thing when in the booklets the "sensational" and "revolutionary" properties of the products are indicated on the basis of the dubious speculations of the marketers, and it is quite another thing when the declared properties are confirmed by the results of studies in reputable institutions.

As for the toothpastes of the Innova Sensitive series, their ability to effectively reduce tooth sensitivity is confirmed by studies:

• First St. Petersburg State Medical University named after academician I.P. Pavlov;
• Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry (MGMSU);
• First Moscow State Medical University named after I.M.Sechenov.

In this regard, it is interesting to see some research results, for example, for paste “Intensive restoration of enamel”, as the richest in composition in terms of mineralization and strengthening of tooth enamel:

(LPS - linear advancement of the probe over the tooth surface, VS - assessment of tooth sensitivity using a cotton swab, BC - impact on the tooth with a water jet, BVS - impact on the tooth with a lateral air stream, PVA - impact with a direct air stream).

• Desensitive effect (i.e., decreased tooth sensitivity): 63.6%;
• Cleansing effect (from plaque): 75.5%;
• Remineralizing effectiveness in relation to tooth enamel: 64.9%;
• The effectiveness of caries protection: 75.0%;
• Anti-inflammatory effect (on the gums): 64.2%;
• Hemostatic effectiveness (helps evaluate the ability of the paste to combat bleeding gums): 68.6%;
• Tooth enamel brightening: 1 tone.

Thus, the declared properties of the paste are clinically proven and are at a high level, which allows us to count on obtaining relevant results in practice.

From the table below you can see how the properties of the paste change depending on its composition (with the same content of nanohydroxyapatite at the level of 2.25%):

Indicator	“Gentle enamel brightening”	“Enamel recovery and gum health”	"Intensive enamel restoration"
Cleansing effect	77,7%	70,9%	75,5%
Anti-caries efficacy	66,8%	60,0%	75,0%
Desensitive action	70,4%	64,4%	63,6%
Anti-inflammatory efficacy	67,8%	80,8%	64,2%
Remineralizing effectiveness	61,5%	50,0%	64,9%
Hemostatic effectiveness	67,7%	74,1%	68,6%
Tooth surface lightening	2 tones	1 tone	1 tone

In conclusion, it is possible to note that INNOVA Sensitive toothpastes from Splat are a rather interesting solution for daily independent fight against tooth hypersensitivity. A distinctive feature of pastes is a relatively rich and well-thought-out composition that allows you to comprehensively solve several problems at once: eliminate the increased sensitivity of teeth to temperature and mechanical irritants, mineralize and strengthen enamel, suppress inflammatory processes in periodontal tissues, and also brighten the surface of teeth.

 

If you have ever used any means from the INNOVA Sensitive series, be sure to share the information by leaving your review at the bottom of this page.

 

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