Dectaflur
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| Routes of administration | Topical (gel, solution) |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.297.781 |
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| Formula | C18H38FN |
| Molar mass | 287.507 g·mol−1 |
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Dectaflur (INN) is a fluoride-containing substance used for the prevention and treatment of dental caries, sensitive teeth, and the refluoridation of damaged tooth enamel, typically in combination with olaflur.[1]
Chemistry and mechanism of action
[edit]Dectaflur consists of oleyl amine (the amine corresponding to oleyl alcohol) and hydrofluoric acid. Oleyl amine with its long lipophilic hydrocarbon chain has surfactant properties. It forms a film layer on the surface of teeth, which facilitates incorporation of fluoride into the top layers of the enamel, reaching a depth of only a few nanometers. The precise mechanism of action is unknown.[2]
Side effects
[edit]Like other fluorides, dectaflur is toxic when overdosed over an extended period of time. Especially in children, before the development of the permanent teeth, overdosage can lead to dental fluorosis.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Haberfeld H, ed. (2009). Austria-Codex (in German) (2009/2010 ed.). Vienna: Österreichischer Apothekerverlag. Elmex Zahngel. ISBN 978-3-85200-196-8.
- ^ Müller F, Zeitz C, Mantz H, Ehses KH, Soldera F, Schmauch J, et al. (December 2010). "Elemental depth profiling of fluoridated hydroxyapatite: saving your dentition by the skin of your teeth?". Langmuir. 26 (24): 18750–9. doi:10.1021/la102325e. PMID 21090577.
- ^ Abanto Alvarez J, Rezende KM, Marocho SM, Alves FB, Celiberti P, Ciamponi AL (February 2009). "Dental fluorosis: exposure, prevention and management". Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal. 14 (2): E103-7. PMID 19179949.