If you are considering dental implants to replace a lost tooth or already have them, you may have concerns about how they affect other aspects of your health, like getting an MRI.
The short answer is that dental implants, usually made of titanium or zirconia, do not typically affect an MRI scan because these are non-magnetic materials.
It is a good idea, however, to inform your doctor about dental implants or any other dental work you may have since the metals used in crowns, braces, dentures, or metal fillings may contain materials that could impact your scan.
How Does a Dental Implant Work?
A tooth implant is comprised of three integral components that work together to replace a missing tooth:
- The titanium implant — Titanium is biocompatible, so it integrates naturally with your bone and becomes part of your dental anatomy when it replaces your root.
- The abutment — This piece securely connects your dental implant to its restoration.
- The restoration — We use a porcelain crown to restore a single tooth, and for multiple teeth, we use a bridge or denture to restore your smile.
No other tooth replacement option at this time replaces both your root and tooth.
Dental Implants at Northborough Family Dental
We are pleased to offer comprehensive implant dentistry at Northborough Family Dental. This means that our dentists can guide you through each step of the process here at our Northborough dental office without referring you to a specialist for any aspect of your care. This means you'll have peace of mind working with a team you already know and trust!
We use 3-D imaging to guide our planning for implant placement ahead of time, ensuring that the procedure on the day of your surgery goes smoothly and efficiently.
Contact our team at (508) 393-2522 to learn more about dental implants in Northborough.