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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?
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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.
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Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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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.
Omaha Cosmetic Dentist
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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!
Palm Beach Cosmetic Dentist
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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
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
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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...
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Charlotte Cosmetic Dentist
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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...
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New York Cosmetic Dentist
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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.)...
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San Diego Cosmetic Dentist
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