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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 afluoride-containing substance used for the prevention and treatment ofdental caries, sensitiveteeth, and the refluoridation of damagedtooth enamel, typically in combination witholaflur.[1]
Dectaflur consists ofoleyl amine (the amine corresponding tooleyl alcohol) andhydrofluoric acid. Oleyl amine with its longlipophilichydrocarbon chain hassurfactant 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 fewnanometers. The precise mechanism of action is unknown.[2]
Like other fluorides, dectaflur is toxic when overdosed over an extended period of time. Especially in children, before the development of thepermanent teeth, overdosage can lead todental fluorosis.[3]
