Open AccessThe use of 19F in Medicine in Poland and in the World
Author(s) -
Zuzanna Bober,
David Aebisher,
Dorota BartusikAebisher
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
biointerface research in applied chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.216
H-Index - 11
ISSN - 2069-5837
DOI - 10.33263/briac126.85618572
Subject(s) - fluoride , fluorine , halogen , medicine , chemistry , magnesium fluoride , dentistry , environmental chemistry , physiology , organic chemistry , inorganic chemistry , magnesium , alkyl
Fluorine is a chemical element belonging to the group of halogens. Due to its many properties, it has been used in various fields of medicine, mainly in dentistry, pharmacology, oncology, and radiology. It is an element that occurs naturally in the environment with a very high chemical activity. In addition, it has a high affinity for calcium or magnesium [1], which may have a large impact on the body's functioning when a higher dose of fluoride is taken. Moreover, fluorine is an element that has toxic effects, not only on living organisms but also on the environment. Fluoride-based preparations are widely used in several areas of medicine. This paper presents the use of fluoride in its various branches of medicine.