Functionalized minerals for enamel remineralization and sensitivity relief
Omyadent offers engineered mineral ingredients, Omyadent 100 and Omyadent 200, designed for enhanced oral care through enamel remineralization and sensitivity relief. These ingredients integrate easily into existing oral care formulations, providing superior performance in reducing enamel erosion and dentin permeability.
Overview
Omyadent technology introduces a novel approach to oral care through two advanced mineral ingredients: Omyadent 100 and Omyadent 200. These ingredients are engineered to enhance the performance of oral care products by promoting enamel remineralization and providing rapid hypersensitivity relief. Omyadent 100 focuses on delivering calcium and phosphate efficiently to the enamel, thereby strengthening it and protecting against acid erosion. Omyadent 200 targets dentin tubules to reduce permeability and provide sustained relief from hypersensitivity.
Technical specifications
- Omyadent 100: A hydroxyapatite-rich functionalized calcium carbonate with a porous structure for better mineral delivery. It has demonstrated superior performance in enamel remineralization and erosion protection compared to traditional fluoride and hydroxyapatite treatments.
- Omyadent 200: A hydroxyapatite-based mineral with optimized ~4 µm particle size, effective in occluding dentin tubules and maintaining high levels of tubule occlusion even after acid exposure. This results in significant sensitivity relief and durability.
- Both ingredients are compatible with existing oral care products like toothpaste, gels, and mouth rinses, and can be incorporated into fluoride-containing formulations.
Technology readiness level
This technology is at TRL 9, indicating it is fully developed and commercially available. Omyadent has undergone extensive testing and has proven its effectiveness under real-world conditions, making it ready for integration into existing oral care products. Omya provides support for product evaluation and scaling.
About Omya International AG
Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals—primarily calcium carbonate—and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Founded in 1884, the company utilizes its deep expertise in natural mineral processing, surface treatments, and chemistry to provide functional solutions across diverse industries, including construction, paper and board, polymers, food, and personal care. Its operations are supported by an extensive global infrastructure, featuring 160 production plants, 17 dedicated laboratories, and over 325 patent families, allowing it to maintain strict quality control, regulatory compliance, and consistent product performance for customers in more than 50 countries.
Beyond its own production, Omya operates as a major chemical and specialty materials distributor, serving as a one-stop shop that provides technical solutions through a portfolio of pigments, binders, additives, and life science ingredients. By focusing on sustainability and long-term research—supported by its Horizon Framework—the company helps customers achieve their own environmental goals through material substitution and formulation optimization. Its collaborative approach involves working closely with manufacturers and end-users to solve specific technical challenges, improve process efficiencies, and develop new, high-performance materials for both immediate market needs and future societal requirements.
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