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Are MRI Scans Advised Against for Those Who Have Titanium Dental Implants?

What is the procedure for MRI scans and people who have titanium dental implants?

7 Doctor Answers | Asked by anon
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MRI and Dental Implants

Most orthopedic and titanium alloy dental implants are not magnetic. These include hip and knee replacements; plates, screws, and rods used to treat fractures; and cavity fillings. All of these metal implants can distort the MRI image if near the part of the body being scanned, but they will usually not cause problems. Even if you think the metal implant is compatible with the MRI machine, you must let the MRI personnel know in order to ensure this metal is compatible. more
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MRI and Implants

There should be no contraindication having an MRI done with dental implants. Typically implants are made from titanium which is not magnetic.
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MRI's ok for those with dental implants

No worries with MRI's of patients with dental implants. The contain no iron or ferrous metals and are non-magnetic. You won't be thrown across the room, teeth first!

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Dental Implants

I am not aware of any contraindications to MRIs and dental implants. I have numerous patients with dental implants who have had a number of MRIs with no issues. Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF
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Getting an MRI should not be a concern with dental implants

The biggest concern with having an MRI for people with any type of "metal" implant would be that the implant would become displaced during the procedure or that it would heat up. MRI's use magnetic forces during the scan that can cause these things to happen. Most dental implants are made of titanium and not considered "magnetic" so theoretically it should not be a problem. It would be wise however, to consult with the physician who ordered the MRI as well... more
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MRI and dental implants

If a patient needs an MRI imagery taken and have a dental implants, it will not interfere on the image. The MRI is a magnetic beam and it will interfere with metal outside the bony structure because it intended to show soft tissue over the bone skeleton unlike the CT Scan that targets only the bony structure only. Now, if the patient has a metal dental denture they are required or any metal prosthesis removable to have it removed before the image. Always disclose to the radiologist what... more
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Titanium Implants MRI

Titanium implants should be no problem with an MRI. An MRI uses a powerful magnet to scan the human body. It is a problem with things containing ferrous metals(i.e. iron and steel). Implants and the restorative materials on them typically contain non-ferrous materials only( titanium,gold,platinum, etc.) The one possible area might be if you have a removable prosthesis that uses magnets for retention. It is probably a good idea to take out any removable prostheses(dentures,bridges,etc.)... more
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