Determination of fluorine in biological materials: a review

Adv Dent Res. 1994 Jun;8(1):80-6. doi: 10.1177/08959374940080011401.

Abstract

This review on determination of fluorine in biological materials briefly covers (a) a discussion of various forms of fluorine in body fluids and tissues [and also in foods]; (b) methods of their determination, including pretreatment of samples, separation and concentration of F and its final measurement; (c) an evaluation of the analytical methods used and interpretation of results; and (d) some recommendations for future research in fluorine analytical methods applicable to biological materials.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Body Burden
  • Body Fluids / chemistry
  • Bone and Bones / chemistry
  • Dental Plaque / chemistry
  • Fluorides / analysis*
  • Fluorine / analysis*
  • Humans
  • Tissue Distribution
  • Tooth / chemistry

Substances

  • Fluorine
  • Fluorides