This is one of the most common questions we hear at Dental Care with Dr. Rahman in Banani, Dhaka. Patients who have received dental implants — or are thinking about getting one — often worry: "If I ever need an MRI scan, will my implant cause a problem?" The short answer is: no, it will …
This is one of the most common questions we hear at Dental Care with Dr. Rahman in Banani, Dhaka. Patients who have received dental implants — or are thinking about getting one — often worry: “If I ever need an MRI scan, will my implant cause a problem?”
The short answer is: no, it will not. You can safely undergo an MRI with a modern dental implant. Let us explain why.
Why People Worry
MRI machines use extremely powerful magnets. Naturally, if you have any metal in your body, you want to know whether that metal will react. This is a smart thing to think about, and your concern shows you are taking your health seriously.
What Dental Implants Are Made Of
A typical dental implant has three parts: the implant fixture (the artificial root placed into your jawbone), the abutment (the connector), and the crown (the visible tooth). At our clinic in Banani, we use Nobel Biocare implants including other premium brand— one of the most trusted implant systems in the world. Nobel Biocare implants use Grade 4 pure titanium, which is known for its strength and biocompatibility.This matters enormously when it comes to MRI safety.
So Why Is Titanium Safe for MRI?
Titanium is a non-ferromagnetic metal, which means it is not attracted to the magnetic field generated by an MRI machine. Titanium implants will not move or shift during an MRI, and the risk of an implant heating up is extremely low, as titanium conducts very little electrical current.
In plain terms: your implant will simply sit still and do nothing during the scan — exactly as it does every other day of your life.
What About Image Quality?
Modern titanium implants may create small artifacts — these appear as minor distortions around the implant site, usually 2–5mm in size. They rarely affect diagnosis unless the scan focuses directly on your jaw or teeth.
Head and brain MRIs are safe for patients with dental implants. The implants may create small artifacts in the lower facial region, but these do not obstruct brain imaging or interfere with neurological diagnosis.
So if your MRI is for your brain, spine, knee, or any other part of the body — your dental implant is simply not an issue.
What If You Have Older Dental Work?
Dental restorations placed before the 1990s may contain ferromagnetic metals, including stainless steel posts. If you have very old dental work and are unsure of the materials used, it is worth mentioning this to your doctor before the scan. Modern implants placed today — including all Nobel Biocare implants — do not have this concern.
What Should You Do Before an MRI?
Simply follow these three steps:
- Tell your radiologist that you have a dental implant. This allows them to adjust scan settings if needed.
- Mention the brand if you know it. If your implant was placed at Dental Care with Dr. Rahman, you can confidently tell them it is a Nobel Biocare titanium implant or other premium brand.
- Do not cancel or delay your MRI out of fear. Radiologists are trained to recognise and accommodate metallic implants, ensuring high-quality imaging for accurate diagnosis.
Why Nobel Biocare Implants Give You Extra Peace of Mind
At Dental Care with Dr. Rahman, Banani, we specifically chose Nobel Biocare as our implant system because of its global reputation for safety, precision, and long-term outcomes. Nobel Biocare implants have a success rate of over 95%, due to constant research and development in implant design. They are also used in clinics and hospitals worldwide, which means radiologists and doctors everywhere are already familiar with them.
We also use 3D guided surgery for implant placement — meaning your implant is positioned with millimetre accuracy, which further ensures proper integration and zero complications over your lifetime.
Thinking About Getting a Dental Implant in Dhaka?
If you have been putting off replacing a missing tooth because you were worried about future MRI scans, you can now put that worry aside. A modern dental implant from our clinic in Banani will not interfere with your medical care — now or in the future.
Book a free consultation with Dr. Rahman today. We serve patients from Banani, Gulshan, Uttara, Mirpur, Dhanmondi, and across Dhaka.
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