NuFluor: It’s about the chemistry

Studies show that saliva containing calcium and phosphate can aid the remineralization process in the presence of fluoride. NuFluor, a patented combination chemistry containing fluoride, calcium and phosphate, was developed by Ken Peterson, vice president of research and development at Preventech.

Peterson explained the logic: “With the extended contact time associated with fluoride varnish, it just makes sense to add these building blocks of tooth enamel.”

NuFluor joins the list of calcium phosphate additives currently available in fluoride varnish: ACP (amorphous calcium phosphate), TCP (tri-calcium phosphate) and RECALDENT (Casein Phosphopeptides – amorphous calcium phosphate – CPP – ACP).

NuFluor has recently been added to both Vella and VellaMini 5 percent fluoride varnish to boost saliva concentration and give varnish patients the extra protection they need. It’s specifically designed to enhance the remineralizing effects of fluoride, because fluoride requires a good source of calcium and phosphate to remineralize the tooth in the first place.

NuFluor coexists within the fluoride varnish formula until it reaches the tooth surface. Once moistened by saliva, it releases calcium, phosphate and fluoride ions to react with the tooth surfaces.

Vella’s smooth, clear, thin layer formula goes on easy, offering improved esthetics and mouth feel to help with patient compliance, according to Preventech. Vella provides fast fluoride release and uptake at two hours, aiding in relief from sensitivity. Plus it’s sweetened with xylitol and gluten-free. And both Vella and VellaMini are n-Hexane free.