Name
Fluorides
Accession Number
DBCAT001983
Description

Inorganic salts of hydrofluoric acid, HF, in which the fluorine atom is in the -1 oxidation state. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) Sodium and stannous salts are commonly used in dentifrices.

ATC Classification
Drugs
DrugDrug Description
Sodium fluorideAn ingredient of various dental preparations used to support tooth mineralization and the prevention of dental caries.
Sodium fluorophosphateA fluoride anticaries agent used to prevent and treat dental cavities.
Calcium fluorideNot Annotated
Stannous fluorideA medication used to treat dental hypersensitivity, produce enamel, prevent gingivitis and cavities, and prevent periodontal infections.
Sulfur hexafluorideA medication used in ultrasound to enhance viewing of blood vessels and the urinary tract.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
Sodium fluorideHydroxyapatitetarget
Sodium fluorideEnolase-phosphatase E1enzyme
Sodium fluorideEnolaseenzyme
Sodium fluorideEnolaseenzyme
Sodium fluorideEnolaseenzyme
Sodium fluorideEnolaseenzyme