Biotene

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Not to be confused with Biotin.

Biotene (typeset as biotène) is a dental hygiene product originally manufactured by but now marketed by GlaxoSmithKline. It comes in a number of forms, including toothpaste, mouthwash and gel.

Ingredients[]

Regular[]

The main active ingredient in its toothpastes is sodium monofluorophosphate, and prior to the GlaxoSmithKline acquisition it also contained enzymes including glucose oxidase, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase and lysozyme.

PBF[]

The PBF (plaque biofilm) product line contained additional enzymes, such as mutanase, dextranase, lysozyme, lactoperoxidase, and glucose oxidase.[1] The PBF products have been discontinued.

Benefits[]

People with xerostomia (dry mouth) may use Biotène to reduce the rate of recurrence of dental plaque. However, Biotene by itself does not significantly reduce the count of Streptococcus mutans which is the primary initiator of the formation of dental plaque.[2]

Biotène claims to relieve symptoms of dry mouth by providing moisture. Dry mouth can be caused by multiple factors affecting the salivary gland.[3] By keeping the mouth moisturised, Biotène prevents various complications that can arise from prolonged dry mouth. For example, dry mouth results in the impairment of the antimicrobial properties of saliva, which increases the risk of opportunistic infections.[3] Also, by improving the lubrication of the oropharyngeal mucosa, Biotène can facilitate swallowing and decrease the chances of developing dysphagia.[4] A 2017 pilot study found that perceived swallowing effort decreases significantly following application of a saliva substitute.[4]

Biotène compensates for decreased salivary composition. Lack of saliva compromises the composition and beneficial properties necessary for maintaining the health of the oral cavity and reduces antibacterial actions, which leads to disruption of the oral pH; consequently allowing cariogenic microorganisms to grow and colonise the oral cavity.[5] When stimulation of salivary secretion fails, palliative oral care in the form of mouthwashes and saliva substitutes can be used to counterbalance the lack of initial salivary function. Varying saliva substitutes containing different enzymes, such as those found in Biotène products, reduce oral infection and enhance mouth wetting.[6] Biotène mouth rinses have shown inhibitory effects on growth of preformed biofilms on certain tested bacterial and fungal strains.[3][5] However, Biotène alone does not act via prevention of plaque build-up mechanism or antimicrobial chemotherapeutic mechanism.[5]

Biotène brand products[]

The product line includes toothpaste, mouthwash, spray and gel.

Mechanism of action[]

The three primary enzymes in Biotène are[were? no longer, per the above] Glucose Oxidase, Lactoperoxidase, and Lysozyme.[7] Through antibacterial and healing properties creating a natural protection within the oral cavity, these enzymes are balanced to function to boost and replenish an individual’s salivary defences.[8]

The reduced antibacterial actions of saliva due to the lack of saliva in some individuals can lead to disruption of the oral pH, allowing cariogenic microorganisms to grow and colonise the oral cavity.[5] For individuals with xerostomia, a commercially available mouth rinse that can be safely used daily to aid in dry mouth relief is essential in oral health maintenance. Various commercially available mouth rinses have been tested on their inhibitory effects on biofilm formation over a 24h period.[3] By slowing the formation of biofilm formation, individuals who use Biotène may reduce the risk of dental caries and other oral diseases that may occur from xerostomia and bacterial accumulation, thus aiding in improving oral and overall health for the long term. However, not all studies support the claim that Biotène makes. For instance, Peridex mouth rinse, an antimicrobial chlorhexidine-based formulation, demonstrated significantly greater prevention of plaque regrowth when compared with water and the enzyme-based Biotène mouth rinse.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ "Biotene website". Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-09-25.
  2. ^ Lehane RJ, Murray PA, Deasy MJ (1997). "Effect of an enzymatic rinse on salivary levels of Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli in periodontally treated patients". Periodontal Clinical Investigations. 19 (2): 17–21. PMID 9495936.
  3. ^ a b c d Taiji, O., Mariko, H., Kazunori, I., Shigetada, K., & Yoshinobu, M. (2017). "Microbiological assessment of effects of clinical mouth rinses on common oral microbes". Journal Of Oral Science, 59(3), 391-395. doi:10.2334/josnusd.16-0417
  4. ^ a b Rogus-Pulia, N.M., Gangnon, R., Kind, A. et al. Dysphagia (2017). "A Pilot Study of Perceived Mouth Dryness, Perceived Swallowing Effort, and Saliva Substitute Effects in Healthy Adults Across the Age Range". doi:10.1007/s00455-017-9846-7
  5. ^ a b c d e Nehme, M., Malpass, K., Butler, A., Mason, S., Kleber, C., Milleman, K., et al. “A Randomized, Crossover Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Two Mouthrinses on Plaque Regrowth in the Absence of Brushing”. International Journal Of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry [serial on the Internet]. (n.d.), [cited October 16, 2017]; 35(3): 387-393. Available from: Science Citation Index.
  6. ^ NieuwAmerongen, A.; Veerman, E. (2003). "Current therapies for xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction associated with cancer therapies". Support Care Cancer, 11: 226.
  7. ^ Gil-Montoya, J. A., Guardia-López, I. and González-Moles, M. A. (2008). "Evaluation of the clinical efficacy of a mouthwash and oral gel containing the antimicrobial proteins lactoperoxidase, lysozyme and lactoferrin in elderly patients with dry mouth – a pilot study". Gerodontology, 25: 3–9. doi:10.1111/j.1741-2358.2007.00197.x
  8. ^ Kocak, M.M., Ozcan, S., Kocak, S., Topuz, O., Erten, H. (2009). "Comparison of the Efficacy of Three Different Mouthrinse Solutions in Decreasing the Level of Streptococcus Mutans in Saliva". European Journal of Dentistry, 3(1):57-61. PMC 2647960
  • Warde, P., Kroll, B., O'Sullivan, B. et al. "A phase II study of Biotène in the treatment of postradiation xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer”. Support Care Cancer (2000) 8: 203. doi:10.1007/s005200050286

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