Dental implants are replacement tooth roots that are usually comprised of titanium. They provide a strong foundation for permanent or removable replacement teeth and are intended to match your natural teeth.
Here at Mile High Smiles, Dr. Brian Levitin recommends dental implants to patients for various reasons. They are designed to look, feel, and function like your natural teeth and last for a long time as long as you care for them properly. In addition, they can improve your ability to eat and chew and restore your jawbone structure.
Some patients ask us whether dental implants will affect an MRI. MRIs can cause problems with objects made out of metals such as steel or iron. However, if a patient’s dental implants are made of titanium or titanium alloy then it is safe for them to undergo an MRI. Titanium is a non-magnetic material which does not respond to an MRI.
This is important as MRI scanners use powerful magnetic field to generate body images, which help diagnose medical conditions or determine the stage of a disease. They do not expose you to radiation like x-rays and are completely safe.
Before a technician performs the scan, you should let them know about any metla you may have in your mouth and body. This way, you can ensure that the image they produce is completely accurate.
Contact Mile High Smiles Today
If you have dental implants or are getting them and are concerned about how they will affect your MRI, call us today at (720) 330-2280. We’d be happy to provide you with further information on dental implants and MRIs. Before making any dental decision, most people want to know what their insurance covers. Contact us today to speak with our staff about your current health insurance policy and to see if it covers any of the costs of dental implants.
