Pro-Argin® Technology Mode Of Action

How do desensitising products work?

1. Sensitive toothpastes containing potassium salts work by blocking the perception of pain. This can take time, and has no impact on the exposed open dentine tubules.
2. Current professional desensitising products work by occluding tubules and result in fast, effective and lasting relief. However, these products often contain chemicals such as glutaraldehyde and acrylates and /or tooth etching procedures.

Dental professionals need a pleasant and easy to apply solution for their patients with dentine hypersensitivity which delivers instant, effective and lasting relief.

Arginine is an amino acid naturally found in saliva

The key components of Pro-Argin^® Technology are arginine and calcium. Arginine is a natural component of saliva,1 and delivers protective benefits

Pro-Argin^® Technology is different

Pro-Argin^® Technology with arginine is different from other desensitising technologies providing instant and long lasting relief based on a natural process of dentine tubule occlusion.

1 Kleinberg I. SensiStat, a new saliva-based composition for simple and effective treatment of dentinal sensitivity pain. Dentistry Today December 2002; 21: 42-47.

Pro-Argin® Technology occludes dentine tubules to remove the cause of pain

Latest research suggests positively charged arginine molecules bind to the negatively charged surface of dentine. They help to form attracting calcium to form a calcium-rich mineral layer on the dentine surface, occluding dentine tubules. Occluding the tubules reduces exposure to external stimuli and prevents fluid movement within the tubules which is the cause of pain and discomfort. This surface layer also resists acid attacks by common food and drinks, providing lasting sensitivity relief.